Bulgarian patients blame state policy for poor access to medicines
This article was originally published in RAJ Devices
Executive Summary
Within the last 12 months, almost 18% of Bulgarian patents stopped taking prescribed medicines, citing financial reasons. A further 70% believe that drug expenditure incurred during treatment is a significant burden for their personal budgets. According to a recent poll carried out by consultancy Gallup International, Bulgarian patients are deeply unhappy with the healthcare policy carried out by the government and believe that state expenditure in this area should be increased.