Examining the Implications of Eliminating Preferential Currency for Medicines on the Pharmaceutical System and National Health

On March 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM, a seminar titled "Examining the Implications of Eliminating Preferential Currency for Medicines on the Pharmaceutical System and National Health" was held with the participation of individuals involved in the health and pharmaceutical sectors. This seminar, strategically partnered with the Center of Excellence for Global Health, focused on an in-depth analysis of the impacts of the policy to eliminate preferential currency on access to medicines and the national health system.
At this event, speakers included Dr. Abbas Kabiri Zadeh, Dr. Amirhossein Takian, Dr. Mohammadreza Vaez Mahdavi, Dr. Akbar Abdollahi Asl, and Dr. Masoumeh Gholami.
The seminar provided an opportunity to explore various dimensions of this policy, including its effects on drug pricing, patient access to essential medicines, and the challenges faced by domestic drug manufacturers.
Participants, through expert analyses, examined the economic and social consequences of eliminating preferential currency for medicines and discussed potential strategies to mitigate the impacts of this decision on the health system and the supply of essential drugs.