The only change is that prescription drugs used to be given with a paper prescription, but now electronic prescriptions will be used as well.
Pharmacies will be able to sell prescription drugs without a prescription until the end of martial law: they can be purchased with both paper and electronic prescriptions. This was announced by the Minister of Health Viktor Lyashko.
Lyashko recalled that the relevant resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 542 was enacted on May 7, 2022 and is in effect until the day martial law is terminated or canceled.
“In fact, the only change is that earlier this medicine was given according to a paper prescription, and now an electronic prescription will be used, which is more convenient for everyone – the doctor, the patient, and the pharmacist, ” the leader. explained the Ministry of Health.
The Minister emphasized that electronic prescriptions will be used to sell drugs that used to belong to the prescription category.
“You can see it in their instructions for use, where the dispensing category is indicated by prescription. In fact, the only change is that before the dispensing of this medicine was based on a paper prescription, and now is an electronic prescription will be used. , which is more convenient for everyone – and the doctor, and the patient, and the pharmacist. During the transition, which will be exactly valid at least until the end of martial law, it is possible use the same version of the prescription. The patient himself can choose which prescription is more convenient for him to buy drugs in the pharmacy – electronic or paper,” said Lyashko.
The minister emphasized that control over the circulation of prescription drugs is very important.
“Their use must be accompanied by careful medical supervision because it involves an increased risk of serious side effects, a complex route of administration (such as injections), or may be addictive or at risk of abuse. I’m sure doctors will confirm how catastrophic the consequences of self-medication are and how many visits It is arranged exactly for this reason. The medicine is not sweet, but serious active ingredients that, without proper medical supervision , can harm human life and health,” added Lyashko.
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