Russia may expand the supply of drugs after vascular accidents The Ministry of Health has proposed to expand the program of providing free drugs to patients after cardiovascular accidents, the department reported. According to the press service, the draft decision involves expanding the list of conditions for which patients will be able to receive medication free of charge for two years. The office clarified that this will increase the effectiveness of the treatment in lowering blood lipids in high-risk patients and reduce the risk of repeated events. Patients who have had a heart attack, stroke, stenting or heart surgery with severe dyslipidemia will receive additional medications.

Russia may expand the supply of drugs after vascular accidents The Ministry of Health has proposed to expand the program of providing free drugs to patients after cardiovascular accidents, the department reported. According to the press service, the draft decision involves expanding the list of conditions for which patients will be able to receive medication free of charge for two years. The office clarified that this will increase the effectiveness of the treatment in lowering blood lipids in high-risk patients and reduce the risk of repeated events. Patients who have had a heart attack, stroke, stenting or heart surgery with severe dyslipidemia will receive additional medications.