Business news from Ukraine

Business news from Ukraine

Validity period of electronic prescriptions in Ukraine increased to 90 days

18 October , 2023  

The validity period of electronic prescriptions for prescription drugs which a patient buys at his or her own expense has been extended from 30 to 90 calendar days.

According to the Ministry of Health on its website, the validity period of prescriptions for narcotic drugs remains the same – 10 days. For drugs subject to reimbursement, dispensed on preferential terms, or for extemporaneous drugs also remains the same – 30 calendar days.

The Ministry of Health reminds that narcotic drugs are dispensed only by electronic prescription.