Free drugs during pregnancy

Free drugs during pregnancy – which ones?

The list of free drugs is available on the Health Ministry’s website. Among them, the most common drugs used by mothers-to-be are available. The groups covered by full reimbursement include anticoagulants, drugs used to treat pregnancy cholestasis or hypothyroidism. In addition, moms-to-be are entitled to a free flu vaccine, which is on the list of recommended vaccinations at  during pregnancy by the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians. Insulin, which must be taken by pregnant women with non-diet-regulated diabetes (GDM G2), is also free. Pregnant women can also get Lutein, which is often taken during this period, for free. The list also includes antipsychotic drugs, antiepileptic drugs and drugs used to treat asthma. The list is updated every 2 months or so, so it’s a good idea to keep checking whether a particular drug is on the list. It is also worth asking the gynecologist in charge of the pregnancy for information about the preparations on the list.

Free medication during pregnancy – who is eligible?

According to information that can be obtained from the National Health Service, free medication for a pregnant woman is available from the determination of pregnancy until 15 days after the due date. Pregnancy must be confirmed by a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, a doctor in the course of specialization, thus a resident, or a primary care midwife from an obstetrics and gynecology clinic. Interestingly, a pregnant woman is entitled to free medication during pregnancy regardless of whether she is insured or not. In order to receive free drugs, the prescription should be marked with a “C”. It should also be remembered that many medications during pregnancy are entitled to the so-called. lump sum, which means that they are significantly cheaper than full payment.

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