107 new pharmaceuticals in Slovakia from October

From October 2012 there should be 5 209 pharmaceuticals available on Slovak market. The reimbursement list will be enlarged by 107 new pharmaceuticals. Ministry of Health estimates €60 million savings in pharmaceutical policy from October 1st, 2012 to October 1st, 2013. Ministry encourages the doctors to consistently follow the rational prescription, prescribe pharmaceuticals without co-payment or with minimum co-payment.