ATHENS – Greece introduced on Wednesday further measures to take care of sure drug shortages, an issue it stated was international and attributed to a rise in seasonal virus infections, provide chain points, the vitality disaster and decreased exports from Asia.
Health Minister Thanos Plevris stated that though Greece had sufficient provides for now, the manufacturing of generic medicine in Greek factories can be elevated and controls at pharmacy shops and large drug warehouses would happen to verify if they’ve the reserves required underneath Greek legislation.
“There is a shortage in certain branded drugs containing paracetamol, antibiotics and respiratory devices … particularly for children,” Plevris stated throughout a news convention, including that thus far the difficulty is being addressed with generic medicine.
The minister added that he has despatched a letter to the European Union well being commissioner requesting higher coordination and a wider intervention to deal with the difficulty. — Reuters
