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Kazakhstan to Personalize Medicine Purchases for Outpatient Care
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Kazakhstan to Personalize Medicine Purchases for Outpatient Care

From Tengrinews · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kazakhstan is transitioning to a personalized system for purchasing medicines under its outpatient drug provision program, aiming to better match prescriptions with actual patient needs.
  • The program has seen significant expansion, with funding increasing from 87.2 billion tenge in 2018 to a projected 337 billion tenge in 2026, benefiting 3.4 million citizens in 2025.
  • The new digital system, set to be implemented this year, will integrate medical organizations and digital platforms for monitoring, ensuring patients receive prescribed medications, especially for chronic conditions.

Kazakhstan's proactive move towards a personalized system for outpatient drug provision, as announced by Deputy Minister of Healthcare Timur Muratov, signifies a critical evolution in our nation's healthcare strategy. The substantial expansion of this program—from 1.9 million beneficiaries in 2018 to 3.4 million in 2025, with a corresponding surge in funding—demonstrates a clear commitment to ensuring access to essential medicines for our citizens. Tengrinews.kz is proud to report on this development, which places Kazakhstan at the forefront of healthcare accessibility in the region.

I would like to say that 3.4 million people in Kazakhstan receive free outpatient drug provision, and by this indicator we are probably ahead of many countries.

— Timur MuratovDeputy Minister of Healthcare, highlighting the scale of the program.

The core of this reform lies in addressing the limitations of the previous procurement model, which, despite its scale, did not always account for the actual consumption patterns of medicines. The shift to "personalized applications," based on the principle of "what the doctor prescribes is what is purchased and issued to the patient," is a logical and necessary step. This ensures that resources are utilized more efficiently and, more importantly, that patients receive the precise treatments they require, particularly those managing chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

But the current model does not always take into account the actual consumption of medicines. Therefore, starting this year, we are moving to personalized applications.

— Timur MuratovExplaining the rationale behind the shift to a new system.

Implementing a digital platform and digital monitoring is key to the success of this new model. This technological integration will not only streamline the procurement and distribution process but also enhance transparency and accountability. While the transition requires careful coordination, the assurance from Deputy Minister Muratov that this reform will not lead to delays in providing essential medications is paramount. This initiative underscores Kazakhstan's dedication to leveraging innovation for the well-being of its people, ensuring that healthcare services are responsive, efficient, and patient-centered. This is a significant stride towards a more robust and equitable healthcare system for all citizens.

what the doctor prescribes is what is purchased and issued to the patient.

— Timur MuratovDescribing the core principle of the new personalized system.
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Originally published by Tengrinews in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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