The matter in summary: Storting representative Erlend Svardal Bøe (H) demands that the government take action to ensure enough and correct medicine for people. A survey from the Pharmacy Association shows that up to 550,000 Norwegians cannot get hold of the medicines they need. Bøe proposes larger emergency stocks of medicines, faster introduction of approved medicines, and a new medicine notification. State Secretary Ellen Rønning-Arnesen (Ap) believes that the government has already taken many measures to deal with drug shortages, and says that there are no plans for a new drug notification. Bøe recognizes that the problem of medicine shortages is a global situation and has developed over time. Rønning-Arnesen says the government is working to reduce the processing time for introducing new, approved medicines. The summary is made by an AI service from OpenAi. The content is quality assured by news’s journalists before publication. – It is very serious that patients do not get the medicines they need. This is what Storting representative Erlend Svardal Bøe (H) says after he read the news case about the local politician in Arendal who is struggling to get hold of medication. Deputy Mayor of Arendal Inger Brokka de Ruiter (SV), has both a sick son and a sick father, and is struggling to get hold of medication for them. – In Norway, you shouldn’t have to run around worrying about hunting for life-extending medicine. Now someone has to press the red button, she told news when she was interviewed about the situation. Conservative politician Bøe, who is also a member of the health and care committee at the Storting, says he thinks it is just sad. – Unfortunately, we see that this is not the only case where patients do not get the necessary medicine they need. Now the Conservative Party demands that the government take action. – We believe that the Støre government must do more to ensure enough and the right medicine for people, says Bøe. Read the response from the Labor Party further down in the matter. Want emergency stock A recent survey by the Pharmacy Association has shown that up to 550,000 Norwegians cannot get hold of the medicines they need. To overcome the situation, the government has already introduced, among other things, rationing of medicines. This applies to, among other things, ADHD medicines, diet pills and antibiotics for children. The law entered into force on 1 July. But the Conservative politician believes that more must be done. – We must have larger emergency stocks of medicines, and raw materials to produce medicines ourselves, says Bøe. In addition, he believes that there must be faster introduction of approved medicines. Made many changes – Drug shortages are a serious problem both in Europe and the world, and it also affects Norway. But I disagree with the Conservative Party that we are not doing enough, says State Secretary Ellen Rønning-Arnesen (Ap). She points to measures the government has taken: Continued the emergency stocks that were created during the pandemic. Presented a health emergency notification that takes into account the international consequences of the drug shortage. Strengthened the Directorate for Medical Products. Recent changes to the Medicines Act and the Pharmacy Act to strengthen drug preparedness. – So here we are working in high gear to overcome what can be perceived as a serious problem for the patients, says Rønning-Arnesen. She says they are also working to reduce the processing time for introducing new, approved medicines. Rønning-Arnesen is state secretary in the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Photo: Håvard Greger Hagen / news Almost a decade since the last time, Erlend Svardal Bøe from the Conservative Party also wants the government to come up with a new drug report. The previous drug report came in spring 2015. A drug report should provide a comprehensive review of the drug policy in Norway, and propose updates so that the drug policy goals are in line with the general health policy goals. – It is about how we will get faster access to new, approved medicines. Now it can take almost 500 days to get a drug approved. Such a message can contribute to greater focus on how to prevent further drug shortages, says Bøe. Rønning-Arnesen says there are no plans for a new drug notification. – What we will spend time on now is presenting a new priority notice. It is also very important to ensure access to new medicines, and the notification should form the basis of how we prioritize new medicines. – Here we, as the Conservative Party, are concerned that patients should have good and quick access to useful medicines. Because it is so incredibly important for the individual and for us to be able to maintain good health in Norway. Problem over time Although Bøe is now asking the government to introduce new measures, he acknowledges that the problem cannot just be placed on their shoulders. – There has been a development over time and there is a global situation with a medicine shortage, he says. He says it is about access to raw materials, production and distribution of various medicines. – But we have seen that the shortage of medicines has become significantly greater in recent years. Then we believe that we must have a greater focus on this and that the government must do more to ensure the right medicine for people. Hi! 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