Affordable medicines
reimbursement program: e-prescription, drug registry, participating pharmacies — getting free meds
Affordable medicines
What it is:
State reimbursement program: drugs from the 'Affordable Medicines' registry — free or with co-pay via e-prescription.
Categories:
Cardiovascular, diabetes (insulins!), asthma/COPD, epilepsy, mental disorders, PKU, transplantation, acute conditions.
E-prescription:
The family doctor issues an e-prescription from the registry — number arrives by SMS; valid ~30 days.
Pharmacy:
Any pharmacy with an 'Affordable Medicines' sticker/program participant; they see the prescription by number.
Co-pay:
If the drug costs more than the reimbursement — you pay the difference; generics are usually free.
Privileged categories:
Separately: combat veterans, disabled, Chornobyl victims — discounts/free drugs outside the program.
Insulins:
Diabetics get insulin free by e-prescription — full coverage program.
If unavailable:
Demand an order; the pharmacy must deliver program drugs. Complaint — NHSU 16-77.