Faced with patient complaints about the lack of some medications in the Social Security Fund (CSS), the entity yesterday ruled and assured that they are carrying out administrative procedures to have an optimal supply of drugs.
But he clarified that to date, eleven suppliers have delays in deliveries, which represent about 29 medicines. According to the entity, many of them are in high demand, which is why the corresponding administrative procedures have been initiated.
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), 500MG, tablet; Finasteride, 5MG; Buprofen, 100MG/5ML; Low molecular weight heparin, with Anti-xa attitude 2,500-4,000IU, solution, prefilled syringe, SC (syringe x 40 IU); Duloxetine, 60mg; Furosemide 20mg/2 ml, are some of the drugs found in this situation.
The CSS affirmed that it maintains permanent contact with suppliers, to expedite these deliveries.
The president of the Special Commission for the Supply of Medications of the General Directorate of the CSS, María Donderis, pointed out that there is sulfazalazine in the Hospital Complex ‘Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid’ and other executing units. While tocilizumab, which was not included in the 05-2022 tender for biologicals and biotechnological products, is being acquired through the usual procedure by the National Purchasing Directorate.
He also reported that the medicines etarnecept and adalimumab, which are also used for other pathologies, are being dealt with at the Working Group of the Special Commission for the Supply of Medicines in order to develop strategies that allow all the executing units of the country to be supplied. the following days.
