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Drug prices soar by 30.5% in Turkey after presidential decree

Drug prices soar by 30.5% in Turkey after presidential decree

The adjustment of the Euro exchange rate used as a benchmark for medicinal products has caused the price hike.

Red pill or queue pill: How the weak lira is disrupting drug markets in Türkiye

Red pill or queue pill: How the weak lira is disrupting drug markets in Türkiye

The combination of a weak currency, high inflation and state policies have disrupted prescription drug markets in Türkiye, particularly for imported products, making it more difficult for citizens to find some medications and for pharmacies to carry them.

7 November 2022 Hazar Dost

'Temporary' solution to medicine shortage in Turkey: Prices of 508 drugs increased

'Temporary' solution to medicine shortage in Turkey: Prices of 508 drugs increased

"The companies may consider not supplying medicine to the market or not making discounts a way to increase prices. Therefore, this system needs to be rearranged," says the head of the İstanbul Chamber of Pharmacists.

Turkey refutes allegations about the use of expired COVID-19 medicine

Turkey refutes allegations about the use of expired COVID-19 medicine

The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency of Turkey has refuted the allegations that expired medicine is given to COVID-19 patients for treatment.