Serbia cuts co-payments for 769 prescription medicines from 1 August
From 1 August, pharmacies across Serbia apply lower co-payments to 769 prescription medicines — 99.6% of medicines for which patients pay part of the price. N1 reports that the measure is planned for at least 12 months, with a separate permanent mechanism for new prescription medicines due to start on 17 August.
What matters
Coverage
The lower co-payment covers 769 prescription medicines.
Who it affects
These are medicines for which the patient pays a share; N1 puts them at 99.6% of that category.
Duration
The announced measure is planned for at least 12 months.
Breakdown by publication
How sources frame this story
Mobile shows the first 1; the full breakdown is available on desktop.
Mali: prescription medicines are cheaper in pharmacies
N1 relays Finance Minister Sinisa Mali's statement that co-payments were reduced from 1 August for 769 prescription medicines, about 99.6% of medicines for which patients pay part of the price. He said the state allocated more than 100 million euros, the measure is planned for at least a year, and a separate permanent mechanism for new prescription medicines should begin on 17 August.
Overall takeaway
Lower co-payments for most prescription medicines are already in force; the exact saving should be checked for the individual medicine at the pharmacy.
What this means for residents
When filling a prescription
The co-payment for a covered medicine should be lower at the pharmacy; the exact amount depends on the medicine.
Next stage
Authorities say a separate permanent measure for new prescription medicines will start on 17 August.
