Prohibition of loyalty cards is welcomed

Slovak Pharmaceutical Chamber welcomes the amendment to the act on pharmaceuticals, which should prohibit the loyalty systems. After its approval also the networks of pharmacies should end. This legal standard should in the case of its approval in Government, Parliament and after the sign of the President enter into force on January 2, 2013. According to the Vice President of the Chamber, Ondrej Sukeľ, up to a quarter of patients are seeking for discounts and bonuses in the pharmacies. Discounts in pharmacies according to him, significantly affects especially pensioners.