Regarding an article published in the newspaper "Phileleftheros" on the process of transferring innovative treatments, chemotherapies and specialized drugs to the provinces, the Ministry of Health informs that actions have already been taken to resolve any problems of delays, for the benefit of patients.
It is worth mentioning that for the first time, following instructions from the Minister of Health, Mr. Michalis Hadjipandela, it has been decided that drugs approved by the Nominating Requests Committee (NDC) will be dispensed to private hospitals contracted with the GESY, for better and faster service to patients. The start date of the new program was set for July 1, 2022.
However, the software diversification process has contributed to the delay being experienced and superhuman efforts are being made so that the software issue and process diversification can be sorted out.
In a new circular sent on June 30, 2022, the Ministry of Health informed that the start date has been postponed to October 2, 2022.
Therefore, all necessary steps are being taken and every effort is being made to start this program from August 1, 2022.
The issue of timely supply of drugs by all hospitals will be resolved with the inclusion of innovative drugs in the lists reimbursed by the Health Insurance Agency, as the delivery in most cases will be done directly by the pharmaceutical companies.
(NG/SX)
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