Kyrgyzstan to Create Unified Digital Control System for Medicines

Kyrgyzstan is implementing a significant overhaul of its pharmaceutical system following a decree signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The initiative aims to bolster the nation's drug security, enhance the availability of medicines, and streamline the centralized drug supply process.

A cornerstone of this reform is the establishment of a unified state digital platform. This system will enable real-time monitoring of medical facilities' needs, facilitate the creation of supply requests, oversee procurement, manage inventory, and track drug expiration dates. This digital approach is expected to bring unprecedented transparency and efficiency to the system.

The decree also introduces a temporary one-year framework for creating a basic list of essential medicines and medical devices. Procurement volumes will be determined by the actual needs of medical organizations over the past three years. Crucially, domestic manufacturers will receive priority for centralized procurement, provided their products meet quality, safety, and competitiveness standards.

The Ministry of Health has been tasked with developing the procedures for this basic list within a month and proposing improvements for the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmatsiya." The directive also calls for the development of standardized equipment lists for medical facilities, categorized by the level of care provided. The government views pharmaceutical security as a critical component of national security, with the decree set to take effect ten days after its publication.