Shorter and rainy days, cooler temperatures, constant grays outside the window and the thought that the end of the year is approaching and we still haven't fulfilled all our New Year's resolutions - these are the most common reasons for feeling at ease during the autumn-winter solstice period...
The spending of Poles on products sold in pharmacies without a prescription is growing. Sales of these products do not increase significantly in volume, but their average price is increasing. Many new products are also entering the market, which is accompanied by intensive promotional campaigns...
The Ministry of Health intensifies work on drug policy. Preparation of assumptions for the document is to be taken care of by a team appointed for this purpose. According to the experts, their primary objective should be to ensure the availability of effective medicines by reimbursing them and...
Currently, the most effective method of protection against unwanted pregnancy is the contraceptive pill. This form of contraception is comfortable to use and if taken regularly and at fixed times, the chance of pregnancy is minimal. Importantly, women who use this contraception are just as...
One of the many symptoms of arthritis is pain. It appears most often when the joint is moved and subsides at rest. As the patient complains of more and more pain as the disease develops, it is necessary to use analgesics. What are they currently used? Arthritis - a disease that affects...
In 3-4 decades, Poles will be the second or third oldest society in the EU. This means a steep increase in the costs of medical care, which in the case of people under 65 is estimated at an average of PLN 1.2 thousand per year, and above that age - at PLN 3.5 thousand. In addition, Poland lacks...
Pharmacy networks constitute one third of the Polish market. Statistically, network outlets have lower drug prices, which translates into a higher number of customers and higher revenues. However, individual pharmacies are increasingly able to cope with competition from networks - under...
Contrary to concerns, the Reimbursement Act has not led to a reduction in the number of pharmacies. There are more and more chain pharmacies on the market and they will do better and better. Individual pharmacies, especially those that are less well run, may have increasing problems, as margins...