December 4, 06:30 AM • 61633 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 20240 viewsEconomist Borys Kushniruk has warned of the risks of the new law on pharmaceutical market regulation. A ban on discounts and restrictions on margins could lead to higher drug prices and a reduction in the range of products.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to create a tissue transplantation system in line with European standards. The decision will allow hospitals to create hospital tissue banks to save the lives of military and civilians.
Starting March 1, Ukraine will introduce new rules for regulating drug prices, including limiting the markup to 8%. Experts warn of possible closure of pharmacies and reduction of the range of medicines.
State regulation of drug prices and an 8% markup limit could lead to annual budget losses of UAH 8 billion. Experts warn of the risks of drug shortages and bankruptcy of pharmacy chains.
Ukrainian pharmaceutical manufacturers have signed a declaration to reduce drug prices by 20%. And the top 100 most popular drugs will become 30% cheaper starting March 1.
The government has authorized rehabilitation specialists to provide care to patients without the involvement of a team of doctors. The services will be provided on an outpatient basis, at home or in the community as part of the medical guarantee program.
The Ministry of Health is implementing a procedure for selective disarmament of medical workers for military needs through the Diia portal. The decision is intended to maintain a balance between civilian and military medicine.
“It's time to make changes that comply with EU legislation": MP Kuzminykh.
The Lviv Perinatal Center has discharged the first twins in Ukraine born under the infertility treatment program. Matviy and Justyna were born on January 16 to parents-teachers from Horodok who took advantage of the state ART program.
The Ministry of Health presented the concept of reforming the pharmaceutical market with electronic bidding and regulation of drug prices. The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported the idea of e-trading, but rejected the restriction of discounts and the ban on retro bonuses.
The Minister of Health reported a shortage of students in medical specialties despite an increase in state orders. Lviv University launches a pilot project with a new approach to medical education.
The Ministry of Healthcare has presented a strategy for the development of healthcare until 2030 with a focus on quality, accessibility and free of charge. The plan includes two three-year implementation phases and takes into account the experience of previous reforms.
Ministry of Health may change the guidelines for the treatment of butterfly people - Lyashko.
Communities will be able to organize transportation of patients to hospitals for rehabilitation. The Ministry of Health is introducing a new tariff for inter-hospital transportation, and a separate transportation system has been created for veterans.
The Ministry of Health plans to establish rehabilitation units in every community in 2025. UAH 5.8 billion has been allocated for the program, which will increase the number of sessions to 12,000 per day.
The Government will allocate UAH 2. 6 billion to renovate 15 medical institutions, including the restoration of Okhmatdyt. The Affordable Medicines program will receive a record UAH 6.6 billion and 30 new active ingredients.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on the liquidation of medical and social expert commissions from January 1, 2025. Instead of the MSEC, 1,348 expert teams will start working in 286 hospitals, which will assess functioning according to new standards.
The Ministry of Health held a meeting with representatives of the pharmaceutical market to discuss amendments to the draft law No. 11493. The proposed changes may lead to higher prices for medicines and problems with the availability of medicines, especially in remote regions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a state strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance until 2030. The plan envisages expanding the network of laboratories and strengthening control in healthcare facilities.
On Saturday, the Minister of Health is convening a meeting with the pharmaceutical market to discuss the potential rise in drug prices.
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko held a meeting with the Lithuanian ambassador on cooperation in the medical field. The parties discussed technical support for European integration, rehabilitation of victims and restoration of medical infrastructure.
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko warns of the danger of improper use of antibiotics. In 10 years, this can lead to the stoppage of transplants and the emergence of incurable forms of pneumonia.
The Minister of Health denies that medics have been transferred to assault brigades and calls for reporting such cases. The command has not issued orders to reassign medics to infantry.
The Minister of Health has announced the completion of priority emergency repairs at Okhmatdyt. The hospital continues to operate and is ready for the autumn and winter period, despite the postponement of full recovery.
The Ministry of Health will not allow the current heads of the MSEC to work in the updated system of medical commissions after the reform. Other MSEC doctors will be able to work in hospitals from 2025, provided they are practicing medicine.
During the reorganization, no additional reviews will be conducted by the MSECs, and preferential pensions will be paid on time. The MSECs are scheduled to be completely liquidated from January 1, 2025.
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko is considering legal aspects of the ban on the management of the Medical Expert Commission from holding senior positions in the Ministry of Health. This is due to the reform of the MSEC system and its planned liquidation by 2025.
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said that the military can appeal against the decision of the Medical Expert Committee on disability. The Health Ministry plans to liquidate the MSEC by January 1, 2025, and accelerate the reform due to the revealed abuses.
From January 1, 2025, the functions of the MSEC will be transferred to cluster and supercluster hospitals. These hospitals have a minimum of 20 areas of medical care and are equipped with appropriate equipment.
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko has announced changes to the reform of medical and social expertise. The heads and members of the MSEC will be obliged to declare their assets, and the central MSEC will be liquidated by the end of the week.
