ArmInfo. The entry into force of the decision on prescription dispensing of medicines for those lists of medicines that were due to start from July 1, as well as from October 1, is likely to be postponed for a year.
The new Minister of Health of Armenia Arsen Torosyan stated this on May 17 in a conversation with reporters. As the head of the department pointed out, with regard to antibiotics, specialists are still inclined to stop their over-the-counter vacation, as abusing antibiotics pose serious risks to people's health.
Earlier on May 14, ArmInfo informed that the Ministry of Health of Armenia intends to postpone the introduction of prescription drugs for a year and this issue will be discussed with specialists, since it is necessary to form such a system that will avoid inappropriate and wrong reception of medicines, but at the same time will not become an obstacle for applying for medical services," Torosyan wrote.