Constitutional Court initiates case on drug compensation regulations

In July, the Constitutional Court began proceedings on a case initiated by the State Audit Office. The case concerns legal provisions governing the compensation of outpatient medicines and the payment for parenteral drugs. The contested norms set the criteria by which the state ensures access to medications from the state budget.

The application was submitted because the State Audit Office believes the current regulations may not comply with constitutional rights to health protection and equal treatment. The aim of the case is to examine whether the existing rules guarantee fair and effective access to medicines for all patient groups.

The Constitutional Court decided to initiate the case after evaluating the arguments of the State Audit Office. During the subsequent process, the court will assess the compliance of the contested norms with the highest law. A specific timeline for the review has not yet been set.