Hospitals in Andalusia will require their doctors to write prescriptions for just one drug that treats similar illnesses in an effort to reduce prescription costs.
The Andalusian government has just approved a change to the region's health care system that the scientific community has criticized for reducing competitiveness by preventing them from writing prescriptions for the drugs they think are best for particular patients and illnessees. The critics are also acting in the economic best interests of patients.
The Andalusian government hopes to save 8 million euros through its controversial decision. It is necessary to cut spending, but through improved management, not spending cuts. This move decreases the quality of healthcare for Andalusian citizens and puts them at a disadvantage compared to other regions in the country.
