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According to the Minister of Health, Aurelijus Veryga, one of the most important tasks in the development of this model is to ensure maximum security of patient identification and data security when purchasing prescription drugs or MPP.
“It will soon be possible to buy medicines quickly and safely from home or work, from anywhere with internet access. You will not have to go to the pharmacy, stand in long lines, which would take a long time and require effort. Also, in the In the context of today’s world and Lithuanian events, such an opportunity to acquire prescription drugs remotely becomes a necessity, “says Minister A.Veryga.
According to Kristina Garuolienė, Vice Minister of Health, these changes have been prepared for a long time and in a responsible manner.
“It is important to mention that pharmacies are not required to remotely market prescription drugs and MPPs. It is not an obligation, pharmacies can choose whether to carry out such activities. We plan that the system will be tested in late summer, and residents They will be able to start ordering prescription drugs remotely as early as November, “says Deputy Minister K. Garuolienė.
Having decided to buy prescription drugs or MPP remotely, a person in one place on the electronic health portal You will see all the information and you will be able to choose the medicines prescribed for him according to the most favorable price or premium, the delivery conditions, the offered collection locations or according to other criteria. The patient’s choice will be transferred immediately to the pharmacy indicated by him. In addition, the patient will see in one place how his orders are carried out, i. and. all order statuses (for example, new, confirmed, pharmaceutical service provided, paid, completed).
The introduction of distance marketing of prescription drugs and MPP is expected to facilitate the development of pharmacy services. Transparent and equal competition between pharmacies with and without a network will also be guaranteed.
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