Health Ministry announces state-only wholesale sales of psychotropic medications

The government will take responsibility for overseeing the sale of psychotropic drugs from October 1, the Health Ministry has announced.

Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze met with representatives of clinics and pharmacies to acquaint them with the amended procedures, emphasising that these changes aim to reduce the risk of irrational use of psychotropic medications.

“This change will benefit the population, as the government has no commercial interests in this sector. In terms of wholesale distribution, it will help stabilise medicine prices. The Minister also urged pharmacists to keep this principle in mind during retail sales,” the Ministry stated.

The Ministry clarified that the Centre for Mental Health and Drug Addiction Prevention, a legal entity operating under the Health Ministry, has been designated the authority to import and sell psychotropic drugs.

Medical institutions and pharmacies can place orders by emailing [email protected] after submitting the completed special forms. For further information, hotlines are available at 591 960 680 and 591 960 690.