As of October 16, 2023, diabetes medications and antibiotics will be available only by electronic prescription. The amendments to the Regulation of Medication Prescribing and Dispensing were published in the State Gazette on Monday.
The changes aim to prevent drug shortages, to tackle the problem of antimicrobial resistance, and to achieve rational use of medicines. Another reason for the amendments is the Health Ministry's policy of introducing eHealth, the strategic aim of which is to improve public health, ensure access to medicines, increase efficiency and reduce the cost of health services.
The change is also aimed at preventing unregulated practices that would lead to shortages of medicines, which would endanger the lives and health of patients in need.
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