These medicines may soon be out of stock in pharmacies. The Ministry of Health warns

The list published by the Ministry of Health (the so-called anti-export list) includes not only medicinal products, but also foodstuffs for special purposes and medical devices. All these products have one thing in common – they may soon disappear from pharmacy shelves. Check whether this applies to the group of drugs or preparations you are taking.

Diabetes medications at risk of lack of availability

The Ministry of Health has included insulin and medicines used in the treatment of diabetes in children, adolescents and adults on the anti-export list. It also included atypical psychotic drugs used in the treatment of stabilized schizophrenia, preparations for patients with a recent heart attack or acute ischemic stroke, as well as agents used to prevent osteoporosis. Additionally, the list includes medications for people with:

• bronchial asthma,

• diseases of the digestive or respiratory system,

• type I and II angioedema,

• depressive episodes,

• allergy,

• rhinitis,

• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),

• psoriasis,

• hyperparathyroidism,

• chronic pain.

There may also be a lack of products used in children’s milk replacer elimination diets,

What is the purpose of the list of drugs at risk of lack of availability?

The list of medicines at risk of lack of availability is not only for informational purposes. Its publication is intended to prevent uncontrolled (illegal) export of medicinal products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices outside Poland (possible transport requires special consent). It is worth noting that the list includes funds whose deficit was reported by at least 5%. public pharmacies.

What to do when there are shortages of medicines in pharmacies?

If you receive a prescription from your doctor for a medicine that is not available in the pharmacy, ask your specialist to order another medicine. Moreover, the pharmacist is obliged to inform the patient about the existence of a substitute for a given medicine. You should certainly not buy medicines through unverified websites.