349 New Products Being Added to Health Insurance Drug List
The Ministry of Health is making preparations to expand the list of medicines covered by insurance in primary healthcare facilities.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan announced that an additional 349 medicines are expected to be included in the list covered by health insurance at primary healthcare facilities.
Step to Expand the Drug List
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan stated that the relevant agency is reviewing and revising the drug list under health insurance. In this context, 349 more medicines are expected to be added to the list covered in primary healthcare facilities, including district-level health centers.
Response to Voter Opinions
The aforementioned information was shared by Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan in response to the opinions of voters in Thanh Hoa province. It was stated that the ministry continues its efforts to meet treatment needs.
Comprehensive Drug List and Regulations
Vietnam is among the countries with a relatively comprehensive and broad drug list compared to the level of health insurance contributions. The Ministry of Health is reviewing and amending Circular No. 20 to guarantee the rights of the insured.
Easy Accessibility at the Local Level
The revised list is projected to expand health insurance coverage for 349 medicines at primary healthcare facilities, including commune-level health stations. This regulation aims to facilitate patients' access to medicines at the local level.
Objective to Reduce the Need for Referrals
The new regulations are intended to limit the need for referrals to higher-level facilities and reduce costs in the process. Thus, it is aimed to increase the effectiveness of primary healthcare services.