Timely solve problems related to import drug clearance procedures

Specifically, the Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Health to work with the General Department of Customs to promptly remove obstacles related to customs clearance procedures. imported medicine.

The Ministry of Health works with the Ministry of Finance under the direction of the Prime Minister in Official Dispatch No. 2262/VPCP-KGVX dated April 12, 2022; on that basis, complete the Report and Draft Decree detailing the implementation of Resolution 12/2021/UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee, and report to the Prime Minister before April 20, 2022.

The Deputy Prime Minister also requested the Ministry of Health to urgently absorb the opinions of relevant agencies, units and individuals, complete the process and procedures as prescribed to issue the Circular amending Circular No. 32/ 2018/TT-BYT dated 12/11/2018 on registration of drug circulation, ensuring the principle: refer to international experience and practices; increase effectiveness and efficiency in state management, but limit the regulation of cumbersome and unnecessary administrative procedures that cause difficulties for people and businesses.

The Ministry of Health organizes and effectively implements the Program on development of the pharmaceutical industry, domestically produced medicinal herbs to 2030, with a vision to 2045 (Decision No. 376/QD-TTg dated March 17th/ 2021 of the Prime Minister).

Previously, on December 30, 2021, the National Assembly Standing Committee issued Resolution No. 12/2021/UBTVQH15 on allowing the implementation of a number of mechanisms and policies in the health sector to serve the work. COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control. This resolution has removed many difficulties and obstacles in the process of organizing COVID-19 prevention and control activities in particular as well as in health work in general.

The Resolution clearly states: The registration certificate for circulation of drugs and medicinal ingredients expires within the period from the effective date of this Resolution (December 30, 2021) to before December 31, 2022. If they can promptly carry out the procedures for extending the circulation registration due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, they can continue to use them until the end of December 31, 2022 to ensure medical examination and treatment.

To implement Resolution No. 12/2021/UBTVQH15, the Government has assigned the Ministry of Health to assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with relevant units in, developing a draft Decree detailing and implementing measures to Resolution No. 12/ 2021/UBTVQH15.

The Ministry of Health said that the draft Decree was appraised by the Ministry of Justice on February 28, 2022, and the Ministry of Health is coordinating with the Ministry of Justice and relevant ministries and branches to complete the draft and submit it to the Government. review and issue.

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