Meeting Between Ministry of Health and Tunisian Syndicate of Private Pharmacy Owners
A meeting was held this Friday between the Ministry of Health and the Tunisian Syndicate of Private Pharmacy Owners to discuss the situation of the pharmaceutical sector and related health services. The meeting reviewed the main difficulties faced by the sector, particularly those of pharmacies located in the country's interior regions.
In a statement, the Tunisian Syndicate of Private Pharmacy Owners announced that an agreement was reached for joint collaboration to find urgent solutions to the sector's problems. The Ministry of Health committed to adopting a set of measures to ensure the continuity of pharmacy activities and guarantee fair access to medicines and health services across the territory.
The two parties also agreed to activate the pharmaceutical surveillance platform and begin establishing its technical bases for effective implementation.
Key Outcomes of the Meeting
- The meeting addressed the current relationship between the pharmacists' syndicate and the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM), with the aim of finding practical solutions to ensure the stability of the healthcare system and the rights of all stakeholders.
- The syndicate of private pharmacy owners specified that the meeting was an opportunity to positively respond to the proposal of the dean of physicians regarding the adoption of the scientific name of medicines for prescription writing, a practice already common in the public sector and recommended by the World Health Organization.
- The syndicate confirmed that an agreement was reached to implement this orientation and legislate it within the regulatory and legal framework, in order to rationalize treatments, improve the quality of health services, and strengthen the local pharmaceutical industry.
Next Steps
The agreement between the Ministry of Health and the Tunisian Syndicate of Private Pharmacy Owners marks a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by the pharmaceutical sector in Tunisia. The implementation of the agreed-upon measures is expected to have a positive impact on the healthcare system, ensuring better access to medicines and health services for all citizens.
