On October 13, Ukraine launched the sale of narcotic (psychotropic) drugs exclusively by electronic prescription instead of prescription forms, the Ministry of Health reminds.
“In order to improve control over compliance with the rules of circulation, prescription and prescription of narcotic drugs, which were previously sold on the basis of prescription form No. 3, the sale of narcotic (psychotropic) drugs in pharmacies will be carried out exclusively on the basis of an electronic prescription,” the Ministry reminds.
The Ministry of Health clarifies that exceptions to the prescription of narcotic (psychotropic) drugs by paper prescription will apply only to narcotic drugs manufactured in a pharmacy, as well as in case of a technical failure in the central database of the system, which makes it impossible to issue electronic prescriptions.
In addition, a paper prescription will be used in case of prescribing such drugs in the temporarily occupied territories and territories of active hostilities.
The prescription of narcotic (psychotropic) drugs, partial or full cost of which is reimbursed under local budget programs, will also be carried out exclusively by electronic prescription.
“The adopted changes are intended to prevent uncontrolled circulation of narcotic and psychotropic drugs and improve patients’ access to painkillers using digital tools,” the Ministry of Health notes.
