What happened
The Unified Portal of Interactive Public Services has launched a function that allows you to find out whether a prescription is required to purchase a specific medication. The new service is located in the “Healthcare” section and allows you to find information about the name of the medicine without authorization.
The feature appeared against the backdrop of the introduction of electronic recipes, which began on December 10 in Tashkent, Samarkand, and 14 other cities and districts. The new system covers 12,815 names and dosages of medications sold only by electronic prescription with QR codes.
Why is this important
The transition to an electronic prescription system changes the order of obtaining medications and affects the workload in polyclinics, the operation of pharmacies, and the patient’s usual experience. Accessible and quick checking of the drug status reduces confusion and increases the transparency of the drug dispensing procedure. This is especially important against the backdrop of user complaints and the need for prompt feedback from the healthcare system.
Numbers and facts
- The service is available on the UPIPS.
- Electronic prescriptions have been implemented in 16 cities and districts.
- The system covers 12,815 names and dosages of medicines.
- The Ministry of Health has created a permanent working group consisting of doctors, pharmacy representatives, and IT specialists.
- A list of 389 prescription-free, in-demand medications (paracetamol, aspirin, ascorbic acid, etc.) is presented.
- By the end of 2026, electronic recipes are planned to be implemented throughout the country.
Context
Problems at the start of the system caused widespread public resonance. The Ministry of Health’s working group is analyzing the workload on polyclinics, the stability of digital services, and the procedure for dispensing medicines, as well as reviewing appeals from citizens and medical workers. The Ministry emphasizes that in emergency situations and for socially vulnerable categories of patients, uninterrupted access to necessary medications will be ensured.
