Pharmacies in the private sector have received approval from Dr. Al-Awadhi for the sale of 69 newly priced medications.
💊 Swiping Through the New Pricing for Pharma Goodies in Kuwait's Pharmacies! 🚀
Yeah, you heard that right! The esteemed Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, ain't playing games anymore. He's officially dropped Ministerial Resolution No. 93 of 2025, and it's shaking up the private sector pharmacies across Kuwait City. This bad boy is all about laying down the pricing for a whopping 69 medications and pharmaceutical products — and we are stoked!
This resolution is straight-up focusing on two things: therapeutic safety, and quality. It's all about striking the perfect balance between economic efficiency and maintaining top-tier healthcare standards, according to Al-Rai daily. Sounds like a win-win situation, right?
Now, let us enlighten you about some juicy deets. Here's a lowdown on the range of therapeutic categories these newly priced meds and potions fall under:
- Cancer fighters, like treatments for leukemia
- Agents that battle diabetes
- Measures against hypertension
- Lipid- and cholesterol-lowering drugs
- Anticoagulants
- Mood lifters, aka antidepressants and antiepileptics
- Antibiotics
- Antifungals
- Antivirals
- Asthma solutions
- Agents for osteoporosis
- Medications for thyroid issues
- Dermatological preparations
- Therapy for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
- Weight-management and diabetes meds
- Medications to curb migraines
The Ministry wants you to know that this resolution is part of a far-reaching initiative to rationalize and review medication pricing, in a bid to enhance cost-effectiveness across the pharma industry and ensure equitable access to essential medicines.
This isn't the first time we've seen drastic measures like this. In fact, here’s a quick roundup of some key decisions in recent months:
🗓️ March: Prices approved for 146 pharmaceuticals, preparations, and supplements🗓️ Last week: Meal ticket for diabetes management and weight control, tirzepatide injections, slashed by 30% through Ministerial Resolution No. 92 of 2025🗓️ July 2024: Over 200 medications received a price cut🗓️ May 2024: Approval for pricing on additional 228 medications and pharmaceutical products
The Ministry wants you to know it remains committed to ensuring fair pricing, helping patients with their wallets, and building a comprehensive, equitable, and sustainable healthcare system in the State of Kuwait. Bring it on, ya'll! 💪🎉✨ #AffordableHealthcareForAll #KuwaitRocks🇰🇼💪🎉✨
In light of the new pricing for various medications, it's interesting to note the inclusion of science-based health-and-wellness products such as antidepressants, antiepileptics, and antibiotics in the ministerial resolution. This move aligns with the Ministry's commitment to cost-effectiveness, rationalizing medication pricing, and ensuring equitable access to essential medicines for all citizens of Kuwait.
