First batch of 1900 boxes of phenobarbital imported from Ukraine
The Medicines Agency said 1900 boxes of phenobarbital have entered the country and are being sent to pharmacies in Chisinau, Balti and Hincesti.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
If your child takes phenobarbital, try pharmacies in Chisinau, Balti and Hincesti, where the batch has started to be distributed. It is a psychotropic medicine, so it is sold only on prescription. So far, hospital stocks do not cover treatment at home.
What happened
The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (AMDM) imported 1900 boxes of phenobarbital this week from a producer in Ukraine. The drug has been short in pharmacies for several months, after imports from the Czech Republic were stopped. Parents of children with epilepsy say they struggle to get the treatment for home use.
In short
- The batch of 1900 boxes has already entered the country, according to AMDM.
- Regular imports from the Czech Republic were stopped in summer, after the producer sharply raised its price.
- The Mother and Child Institute says it has tablets for about six months and injectable solution for three months.
- Phenobarbital is a psychotropic substance, so importing it required extra permits from the country of origin.
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