Non-prescription medicines could rise 5-7%, producers estimate
The association of medicine producers estimates a 5-7% rise in non-prescription medicines after the proposed price liberalisation.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
If the draft law passes, prices of medicines for colds, pain, allergies and digestive problems could rise. The increases would be gradual, and not all producers would apply them at once. Health Minister Alexandru Gasnas said paracetamol and ibuprofen would stay under price control.
What happened
The Association of Medicine Producers of Moldova estimates that non-prescription medicines could cost 5-7% more. A draft law by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalisation removes the approval of producer prices for these products. Former health minister Ala Nemerenco criticises the initiative.
In short
- More than 1,600 products can be sold without a prescription, according to the State Nomenclature of Medicines.
- Ala Nemerenco says the same medicine could cost over 30% more in one pharmacy than in another.
- The authorities have not yet published the final list of medicines whose prices will be liberalised.
- The health minister said on 21 October that the liberalisation would not be total.
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