OE2027 must ensure the conditions for the availability of generic and biosimilar medicines, essential for ensuring equitable access to treatments and the sustainability of the National Health Service, in the face of economic and demographic pressures. #MedicamentosGenericos #SaúdeSustentável #OE2027 (translated)
The Association of Users of Generic Medicines (UMG) warned that any change in the price of generic medicines should be accompanied by measures that increase competition and supply, in order to avoid shortages in pharmacies. #MedicamentosGenéricos #Saúde #Concorrência (translated)
The Portuguese Association of Medicines for Equity in Health (Equalmed) demanded that the government update the prices of generic medicines by at least 5% in 2027, citing the need for urgent measures to prevent the disruption of essential medicines due to difficulties in production and rising costs. #MedicamentosGenéricos #PreçosFármacos #SaúdePortugal (translated)
A UMG, primeira associação em Portugal dedicada à defesa dos utentes de medicamentos genéricos, pediu à Provedoria de Justiça intervenção para acelerar a disponibilização de novos fármacos genéricos, argumentando que um aumento da quota de genéricos de 50,5% para 75% poderia gerar poupanças anuais de cerca de mil milhões de euros para o Estado e as famílias. #MedicamentosGenéricos #Poupança #UTentes
