Since April 1, the government program to recover the cost of medicines from cardiovascular diseases, bronchial asthma and type II diabetes "Available medicines" was used by about 48 thousand. Residents of Kiev.

This was reported by the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration (KSCA) with reference to the data of KP "Pharmacy".

The average cost of one drug is 40 UAH. The greatest demand for drugs for the treatment of hypertension.

According to the KSCA, in Kiev, 55 pharmacies take part in the reimbursement program.

First Deputy Chairman of Kyiv City State Administration Gennady Plis said that the authorities want to expand the range of medicines at the expense of sponsors.

"Of course, in some cases, the drugs that are included in the" Available Medications "program are not the most up-to-date. Expansion of the spectrum of medicines will occur at the expense of imported drugs, if there are investors. Unfortunately, at the moment there are no sponsors who could help in this, "he said..

Recall, the list of "Available drugs" will supplement drugs that can be prescribed to children.