MPs call for allowances for specialised meds not covered by Gesy
Patients burdened with the high costs of specialised drugs to treat illnesses that are not covered by Gesy were discussed by lawmakers on Thursday. The...
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MPs say hearing complaints daily from patients waiting for meds
The House health committee on Thursday piled pressure on the health insurance organisation (HIO) to address patients’ concerns over pharmaceuticals offered through the general health...
Coronavirus: medicines sent from Cyprus to 42 residents stuck abroad
The government has dealt with 42 requests to send medicines to Cypriots living abroad since March 24, the health ministry announced on Wednesday. A number...
Coronavirus: health ministry says no need to stockpile medicines
The health ministry has issued a statement urging the public to only buy the medicines they need. The announcement comes after several reports of people...
Coronavirus: Cyprus will send prescription meds to Cypriots stuck abroad if needed
The ministry of foreign affairs announced Saturday it would step up efforts to send prescription meds to Cypriots stuck abroad if they cannot find them...
Patients’ rights group slams HIO over decision to limit new-generation drugs
The decision by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to apply limited access to new-generation drugs for cardiovascular disease was condemned on Wednesday by the Cyprus...
Around 130 meds still out of stock in private pharmacies
There are 130 pharmaceutical products which are still out of stock in private pharmacies, but just five of them are unique and not interchangeable, the...
Pharmacies in 19 state hospitals shut down
By Gina Agapiou Pharmacies in 19 state hospitals were closed on Monday, in line with the implementation of the national health scheme (Gesy), and are...
Cabinet green-lights sale of meds from public to private sector under Gesy
The Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the legislation on the sale and distribution of medicines under Gesy, it was announced on Tuesday. The...
Under Gesy, meds at hospital dispensaries only for inpatients
LAWMAKERS appeared to agree on Thursday that under the national health scheme (Gesy) hospitals will be allowed to operate in-house pharmacies, but these will be...
