Pharmaceuticals policy
40,000 People Protest in Austria against Anti-Epidemic Measures
Protests against the anti-epidemic measures and the intention of the authorities in the country to introduce compulsory vaccination against Covid-19 from February 1 next year continue in Austria.
Compensation scheme proposed for adverse effects of vaccination
Ljubljana – The government has proposed a compensation scheme for those who have suffered serious health damage as a result of a Covid-19 vaccine. “The introduction of liability for damages is key to maintaining confidence in the vaccines and ensuring the effective implementation of the national vaccination programme,” Health Minister Poklukar said on Friday.
Austria Introduces Mandatory Vaccination against COVID-19
Austria became the first EU country to introduce compulsory vaccination against COVID-19. This was announced at a press conference by Federal Chancellor Alexander Schalenberg after government consultations with the heads of the Austrian provinces. This measure is expected to enter into force on 1 February 2022.
Bulgaria is Ranked First in Taking Antibiotics in an Inadequate Way
Bulgaria ranks first in the inadequate use of antibiotics. From November 18 to 24, we are organizing a week dedicated to antimicrobial resistance (AR) and COVID-19. This was stated by Elena Tsoneva-Papudjieva from the WHO in Bulgaria at a press conference dedicated to the awareness of antimicrobial resistance and COVID-19, a BGNES reporter reported.
Thousands of People in England could Lose their Jobs because They are not Vaccinated
In England, the deadline for compulsory vaccination of workers in social care homes expires today. However, thousands are still not fully vaccinated and may lose their jobs, Sky News reports.
Increase of 27% in purchases in e-pharmacies in the third quarter of 2021
The online pharmacy sector in Greece is galloping with a growth rate of + 27% in value in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020.
Bulgaria: GPs are Still Unable to Prescribe Free Prescriptions for Covid Drugs
Last week, the supervisory board of the National Health Insurance Fund decided that general practitioners could prescribe free medicines to treat patients with COVID-19.
Prescriptions will be electronic, but only health insured patients will be able to use them. Until now, such free prescriptions could only be prescribed by medics in the Covid Zone.
Bulgarian Prof. on Vaccines: People's Fear Depends on their IQ
"Issuing a certificate after the first dose of the vaccine is a pragmatic approach to stimulate vaccination in our country. We have an attitude against all things. The person who does not want to be vaccinated - does not want to do anything. He doesn't want to wear a mask either.
Parliament amends pharmacy practice act
Ljubljana – The National Assembly voted 47 in favour and 37 against on Wednesday to endorse a bill amending the pharmacy practice act which lifts the ban on vertical integration of pharmacies and drug wholesalers in cases when the wholesaler is incorporated by a public pharmacy or municipality.
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Canada Imposes Mandatory Vaccinations on Federal Officials and on Transportation
Canada will send unvaccinated federal officials on unpaid leave and will require vaccines for anyone traveling by plane, train or ship. This was stated yesterday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, presenting some of the strictest vaccination policies in the world so far, Reuters reported.