Minister of Health issues decision setting USD rate for unsubsidized medicines at 80% of market exchange rate

  • Date: 09-Sep-2021
  • Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:Lebanon
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Minister of Health issues decision setting USD rate for unsubsidized medicines at 80% of market exchange rate

NNA - Caretaker Minister of Public Health, Dr. Hamad Hassan, on Thursday held a meeting during which he announced the final formula that has been decided upon with regard to unsubsidized medicines. 

Accordingly, Hassan issued a decision setting the USD exchange rate for unsubsidized medicines at 80% of the market exchange rate in Lebanon for a period not exceeding the end of this year (31 -12-2021). 

Minister Hassan stressed the need to adhere to the agreed-upon formula, which he described as fair.