The central pharmacy of EOPYY in the Maroussifrom where their distribution started today new antiviral drugs for coronavirusvisited at noon the Deputy Minister of Health Mina Gaga.
The Deputy Minister inspected the place where the packages are medicines for each patient. Every afternoon, the packages are delivered to the couriers and transported to the patients’ homes, not only in Attica, but also in many areas of the island country. A similar procedure is followed in other pharmacies ΕΟΠΥΥ throughout the territory, with the aim of delivering the medicines to the patients no later than 48 hours from the time the treatment is approved.
The new drugs offer safety to vulnerable patients who have the first symptoms and are positive for the virus. Medications protect against serious illness and the need for hospitalization.
“It’s one significant new treatment, which can help older people or those with serious health problems who are at risk for serious illness. “Antiviral pills are given in the first days after diagnosis, in order to prevent patients from getting worse,” said Gaga.
Referring to drug disposal process, said it was designed in the most patient-friendly way. “This is the first time that a large number of home care services have been provided to patients who are ill. We thank all those who participate and contribute to this project: the Ministry of Digital Governance, IDIKA and EOPYY “, stressed Mr. Gaga and added:” We have ensured access to all new treatments to be available to patients in our country. “It’s very important that we have these treatments, it’s still important that we all get vaccinated against the virus.”
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