Measures for disease prevention and control strictly taken by drug supply units and establishments

On August 5, the Department of Health instructed the health departments of districts, towns, cities and drug manufacturers and importers in the province to strengthen the prevention of Covid-19 epidemic diseases.

The Department of Health proposes the above units to seriously take initiative in taking measures to ensure drug supply under the direction of the Drug Administration of Vietnam to proactively ensure adequate supply of drugs and stabilize prices, to avoid hoarding. drug price increases. For district, town and city health offices, to strengthen the direction of drug retailers in the area to continue strictly implementing the guidance on prevention of the spread of Covid-19 epidemic to the community. In case people come to buy medicines to treat respiratory diseases or have symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath ... it is necessary to guide the patient to make electronic medical declaration (via NCOVI or Vietnam application) Health Declaration) or contact the nearest medical facility for advice and guidance.

The drug retailer shall report to the local health authorities or through the Covid-19 hotline to receive information about the Covid-19 epidemic for monitoring and surveillance. In addition, the Department of Health proposes to continue promoting the connection between pharmacies and drugstores in the area and must regularly check post-check to maintain the implementation of principles and good practice standards at establishments. to retail drugs, comply with the instructions of functional agencies related to disease prevention at drug retail establishments.

Reported by Cam Ly – Translated by Vi Bao