The alliance of chronic patients in Romania and the Coalition of Patients with Chronic Diseases asks the Executive to approve the decision on the list of compensated and free drugs, noting that this document has been waiting for since February 19.
The list of compensated and free medicines, still waiting for the government’s opinion. Photo archive
“Waiting for approval new drugs For patients with chronic and rare diseases it is a often long and frustrating process, but essential for the safety and effectiveness of treatments. In these patients, time is often a critical factor, and delays can mean worsening the disease or even loss of life. The list of compensated and free medicines, a simple paper waiting for a signature from the Government as early as February 19, 2025, brings hope for the more than 47,000 Romanians who could have been treated with the drugs they need. It only takes a signature! A signature that is late for a long time“, The representatives of the two organizations say in a press release, on Wednesday, to the press.
According to them, the lives of over 47,000 Romanians “depend on a piece of paper waiting for a signature from the government.”
“The list of compensated and free drugs, a simple paper waiting for a signature from the Government as early as February 19, 2025 brings hope for the more than 47,000 Romanians who could have been treated with the drugs they need. It only takes a signature! A signature that is late for a long time! This situation is by no means a novelty in Romania, we know from the experience of the previous years that we are talking about a difficult, unpredictable process, always delayed with a purely economic explanation “there is no money”! But the patient should always be in the first place, at least so supports everyone, including governors. Health systems exist to save and improve lives, not to maximize profits or to respect only budget constraints, but the reality of the Romanian medical system shows us that the bad financing, the lowest in Europe, and the budget deeply influences, when and how it receives medical care. Who lives and who dies! ”is shown in the statement.
The signatories of the document call on Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to approve the Government Decision in this regard.
“We need governors to put the patient’s life and good above political or economic interests, we need transparency and communication to identify solutions. People’s life, their health must become a priority, not the budget, not the image. their families, friends and colleagues will be grateful to you“They conclude.
