implementation of a uniform e-prescribing system; publication of the complete price list for the medicines in the market; application of the list of non-reimbursed medicines and of the list of over-the-counter medicines; publication of the new list of reimbursed medicines using the new reference price system; the use of the information made available through e-prescribing and scanning for the collection of rebates from pharmaceutical companies; introduction of a monitoring mechanism allowing for pharmaceutical expenditure to be assessed on a monthly basis; enforcement of co-payments for regular outpatient services of EUR 5 and exte ...[+++]nsion of co-payments to unwarranted visits to emergency departments; publication of audited accounts for hospitals and health centres; and creation of an independent taskforce of health policy experts whose task is to produce, by end May 2011, a detailed report for an overall reform of the health system aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in the health system; ’;

Certain pharmaceutical products are sold freely in some countries, while in others, their sale is strictly regulated.

Is it reasonable to have so many advertisements for pharmaceutical products on the television, even if we are talking about over-the-counter medicines?

Over-the-counter drugs are used by a large number of European citizens; they are allowed to be advertised in the written and electronic press and help to restrict the amount of expenditure on drugs since they are not reimbursed by the social security systems.

Over-the-counter drugs are used by a large number of European citizens; they are allowed to be advertised in the written and electronic press and help to restrict the amount of expenditure on drugs since they are not reimbursed by the social security systems.

Whereas the Common Customs Tariff annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 950/68 (2) of 28 June 1968, as last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1237/70 (3) of 29 June 1970, comprises in heading No 30.04 wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in packings for retail sale for medical or surgical purposes, other than goods specified in Note 3 to Chapter 30, and in heading No 48.21 other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard or cellulose wadding;