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Doctors: We are not against generic drugs, provided they are clean and safe

28 February 2012 / 21:02:26  GRReporter
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It seems that controversy and arguments back and forth will continue to draw the attention of the Greek public. In conclusion, Yanis Patoulis noted that the huge cost of healthcare in the country might be restricted in several ways. "Globally, there are three ways to reduce them. The first one is to issue electronic prescriptions, which doctors have fully supported for a long time. We were the first to offer it ten years ago. It has already been implemented, but there are many things to "smooth away" so that those benefiting from health funds be removed. The second is the policy of prevention, which aims at preserving the health of citizens, not treating them with drugs. It could significantly reduce the cost of many medications. The third and most important way is to not allow any of the drugs that require a prescription to be sold without a prescription. Also, pharmacists have no right to sell antibiotics for a simple cold. Let's finally do what is being done in Europe. Only then enormous costs for drugs will be reduced over the years."

Tags: SocietyDoctorsGeneric drugsCost of healthcareSuffering with cancerPharmaceutical companies
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