The drug prices, which were increased by more than 30 percent last month, were once again increased. With the new hike, it was announced that the drug pricing rate was increased by 37 percent.
3 weeks ago, more than 100 drugs were increased by 30 to 35 percent, and after the euro/TL rate was updated in February, drug prices were increased. once again increase was stated.
After this announcement, the expected news came today. Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) increase in drug prices announced it was done. It was also announced when the hike would take effect.
37 percent increase in drug prices
In the statement made by TİTCK, the decision to raise 5 days later registered to take effect. In drug pricing of one euro value from 4.5786 TL 6,2925 TL‘eat TİTCK, which informed that it was removed, also shared the details.
TITCK noted in its statement as follows:
In the Price Evaluation Commission dated February 14, 2022;
1- In accordance with the second paragraph of the second article of the Decision on Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use, the value of 1 (one) euro used in the pricing of medicinal products for human use for 2022 is TL 4.5786. 6,2925 TLhas been increased to .
2- The values of 15.80 TL and 8.26 TL mentioned in the seventh paragraph of the second article of the Decision on Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use have been increased by the rate of change in the euro value in accordance with the tenth paragraph of the second article of the Decision on Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use. 21.71 TL and 11.35 TL as updated.
3- Calculation of the new sales price to the warehouse, which will be valid, by dividing the current sales price to the warehouse by the old euro value, and then multiplying it with the new euro value,
4- Pursuant to the second paragraph of the Provisional Article of the Decision on Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use, from the announcement of this decision 5 days later valid decisions were made.
The news of the increase in drugs also drew reaction on social media.
On the other hand, drugs 37 percent After the new increase in the rate of increase, there was a concern that there might be a problem of access to drugs. The news of the hike also caused reactions on social media.
