Since 1 November, major changes in law. fresh rules for the refund of medicines without a prescription and granting inheritances

As of 1 November, crucial changes to the rules on inheritance, reimbursement of medicines and neighbouring services that will affect different social groups, including seniors, disabled persons and physical workers, are taking effect. These changes aim to improve surviving conditions and the availability of services to many citizens. Below are the main news that will be introduced in November.

One of the key issues to be covered by the fresh government is the reimbursement of medicines. These changes concern how medicines will be available to patients. In addition, the rules for issuing prescriptions will be modified. These fresh regulations will affect the full spectrum of patients, including the elderly, disabled and workers in the physical sector.

It should besides be noted that seniors and people with disabilities will receive peculiar support to improve their quality of life. This is an crucial initiative that takes into account the needs of these social groups and aims to increase their comfort and autonomy.

It is besides worth paying attention to developments in neighbouring services that will affect many people, including physical workers. This is crucial due to the fact that these regulations can affect the regular life and availability of services in local communities.

New regulations from 1 November – what changes?

The fresh amendment to the refund bill, which is due to enter into force in early November, is announced as 1 of the most crucial changes to the applicable law. 1 of its key aspects is the fresh regulation on OCTs, which is available without a prescription.

From 1 November, the Minister of wellness will have the power to decide on the refund of OCT medicines and to fix the authoritative selling price. However, only those preparations which are intended for usage for more than 30 days under certain clinical conditions will be refunded. In addition, the fresh bill expanded the availability of free medicines for women during the period of the half-life.

The fresh regulations besides introduce changes to the rules on the issue of prescription medicines. Patients, although receiving an yearly prescription, will be able to acquisition adequate medicine for 120-day therapy once. After 3/4 of the duration of treatment, patients will be entitled to receive another dose.

It is besides worth noting that the Act mitigates the "do not change" (NZ) which was previously a prescription order. From now on, it will only become a clue, not an work to give a peculiar medicine to the patient. An interesting change is besides the regulation on pharmacies' on-calls, which has so far been decided by local governments without taking into account the financial and staff issues of individual institutions.

From 1 November, pharmacies on Sundays and holidays will last for 4 hours (between 10 and 18 hours) and for 2 hours in the evenings (between 19 and 23 hours). However, the region will be able to extend these periods in justified situations.

Ignacy Michałowski

OSINT investigator with experience in global journalism projects. It has been publishing materials for over 20 years for the largest releases. In social activities he engaged in various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of people, especially those of mediocre communities. He was besides active in the fight for human rights. Contact: [email protected]