Kyrgyzstan can't afford government-run pharmacies - Health Minister

AKIPRESS.COM - Opening of government-owned pharmacies requires introduction of changes in effective legislation, Health Minister Alymkadyr Beishenaliev said at the session of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan on November 5 when asked when social pharmacies will appear in Kyrgyzstan.
"This would also require big money. I think the budget of Kyrgyzstan can't afford government-owned pharmacies," the Health Minister suggested.
Parliamentarians suggested to save funds allocated to the State Reserves Fund and to direct them for opening of government-owned pharmacies.