Pharmacies will become cheaper: new free medicines added for Ukrainians

From April 1, 2026, an updated list of medicines and medical devices subject to reimbursement under the state program “Accessible Medicines” came into force. This was reported by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. From now on, patients can receive even more drugs free of charge or with partial co-payment via an electronic prescription.

According to the update, 37 new medicines in various dosages have been added to the program. Among the innovations is the inclusion of medicinal products that contain two active substances at once, in particular amoxicillin and ofloxacin. In other cases, the list of brand names of drugs that were already represented in the program has been expanded.

Thus, the state is effectively expanding patients’ options for choosing necessary treatment, since access to medicines has now become broader both in assortment and in dosage options. This is especially important for people with chronic diseases who regularly require medical support.

The “Accessible Medicines” program provides that a patient receives an electronic prescription from a doctor, after which they can go to a participating pharmacy and obtain the medicine free of charge or with partial payment. The update of the list means that even more Ukrainians will be able to take advantage of this state support.

You can view the full list of medicines and medical devices subject to reimbursement on the official website of the NSZU.

Reminder: earlier we wrote:

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