Changes to Procurement of Medicines and Medical Devices
The list of medicines and medical devices for simplified procurement has been expanded, including new drugs for treating cardiovascular diseases, antiviral, psychiatric and neurological medications, as well as medical devices for surgery and intensive care. The procedure for considering medical technology assessment conclusions has been clarified.
Introduction of e-Stock System
A new electronic system “e-Stock” is being created for managing inventories of medicines and medical devices. The system owner is the Ministry of Health, and the administrator is the State Enterprise “Medical Procurement of Ukraine”. The system will provide procurement planning, delivery control, accounting and inventory, and stock monitoring.
Blood Donation Regulation
A new procedure for blood transfer between blood system entities and medical institutions has been established. A methodology for calculating blood production costs and pricing blood components has been defined. A system of reference prices and a mechanism for blood distribution through contracts has been introduced.
Expansion of “Diia” Portal Functionality
Remote identification without personal presence has been added. The list of electronic documents has been expanded to include pension certificates, veteran certificates, residence permits, and service identification cards. The possibility of using the educational mobile application “Mriya” has been implemented.
Compensation for Workplaces for Persons with Disabilities
Review of each of legal acts published today:
ON ACCOUNTING PRICES FOR BANKING METALS
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine on establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium).
The document structure is simple – a table indicating metal codes (numeric and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and accounting price in hryvnias for each metal as of 13.03.2025.
Key provisions:
– Gold (XAU) – 121,124.57 UAH per ounce
– Silver (XAG) – 1,377.14 UAH per ounce
– Platinum (XPT) – 41,191.31 UAH per ounce
– Palladium (XPD) – 39,646.81 UAH per ounce
It is important to note that these prices are reference prices, and the NBU does not undertake to conduct buying and selling operations of banking metals at the specified prices. Such quotations are used by banks and financial institutions for various purposes, including accounting and asset valuation.
ON THE OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATE OF HRYVNIA TO FOREIGN CURRENCIES
This is an official notification by the National Bank of Ukraine on establishing exchange rates of foreign currencies to hryvnia on March 13, 2025. The document defines official rates for 34 currencies from various countries.
The document structure is presented as a table with 6 columns containing:
– currency numeric code
– currency literal code
– number of currency units
– currency name
– official exchange rate
Key currency rates are set at the following levels:
– US Dollar (USD): 41.5076 UAH
– Euro (EUR): 45.1644 UAH
– British Pound (GBP): 53.7316 UAH
– Swiss Franc (CHF): 46.9649 UAH
It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases specified by law. The NBU does not undertake to buy or sell currency at the indicated rates.
ON AMENDMENTS TO CABINET OF MINISTERS OF UKRAINE RESOLUTIONS
The essence of changes:
The resolution amends regulations on medicine pricing and public procurement specifics during martial law. The main changes concern expanding the list of medicinal products and medical devices that can be purchased through simplified procedures, and clarifying the procedure for considering medical technology assessment conclusions.
Structure and key provisions:
1. Changes to Resolution #333 (2009) regarding state regulation of medicine prices – the procedure for considering conclusions of the authorized body for medical technology assessment has been clarified.
2. Changes to Resolution #1178 (2022) – the list of medicinal products and medical devices for simplified procurement has been significantly expanded, including:
– new medications for cardiovascular diseases
– antiviral medications
– psychiatric and neurological medications
– medical devices for surgery and intensive care
– equipment for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
Key application provisions:
1. Procurements initiated before the changes take effect will be completed under the previous procedure
2. Most changes take effect from the day of publication
3. Item 2 of changes (regarding list expansion) is not fully translated in the original textHere is the translation of the provided Ukrainian text into English:
Takes effect from April 1, 2025
4. A conclusion about the inexpediency of purchasing medicines for a specific indication is mandatory to be taken into account
[Translation of the first document]
On Amendments to the Specifics of Conducting Public Procurement of Goods, Works, and Services for Customers Specified in the Law of Ukraine “On Public Procurement” during the Legal Regime of Martial Law in Ukraine and within 90 Days from its Termination or Cancellation
The essence of the changes is to update the rules for conducting public procurement during martial law. The resolution makes specific changes regarding fuel procurement, in particular, granting special powers to the State Protection Department and changing the general procedure for purchasing fuel and lubricants.
The document is structurally composed of two main changes to Resolution No. 1178 dated 12.10.2022:
1. Supplementing paragraph 9 regarding the special procurement procedure for fuel for the State Protection Department
2. Excluding provisions on gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied gas from paragraph 29
Key provisions for practical application:
– The State Protection Department receives a special status when purchasing gasoline and diesel fuel
– General rules for fuel procurement (gasoline, diesel fuel, liquefied gas) are excluded from the special procedure in paragraph 29
– Procurements initiated before the changes take effect will be completed under the old rules
[Translation of the second document]
Some Issues of Organizing Rehabilitation and Recreation for Children Requiring Special Attention and Support in Children’s Health Camps of State Enterprises “International Children’s Center ‘Artek'”, “Ukrainian Children’s Center ‘Young Guard'” and in Children’s Facilities Listed in the State Register of Property Objects for Children’s Rehabilitation and Recreation
The essence of the resolution is to approve a new procedure for using budget funds for rehabilitation and recreation of children requiring special attention and support in children’s centers “Artek”, “Young Guard”, and other facilities in the State Register. The document defines the mechanism for distributing vouchers, categories of privileged children, and the financing procedure.
Document structure:
1. Main resolution with 6 paragraphs on organizational issues
2. Procedure for using funds (12 paragraphs)
3. List of repealed resolutions (5 paragraphs)
Key provisions:
– 15 categories of children entitled to free vouchers are defined
– Priority for voucher allocation to orphans, children of combat participants, children of those killed
– Introduced the principle of “money follows the child”
– Provided a mechanism for monitoring the targeted use of vouchers
– Defined the reporting procedure for fund use
– Established a limitation of receiving a voucher no more than once a year
– Provided for specific distribution of vouchers for regions affected by military aggression
[Translation of the third document]
On Including the Industrial Park “CARPATHIANS” in the Register of Industrial Parks
The essence of the act: The Cabinet of Ministers’ order includes the industrial park “CARPATHIANS” in the Register of Industrial Parks. The park is being created in the Zakarpattia region in Chynadiyovo village for 30 years. The initiator of creationHere’s the translation of the text:
The initiator was the Chynadiiv Village Council.
Document Structure: The document has a simple order format with two points – the first establishes the fact of inclusion in the Register, the second defines the key park parameters (initiator, term, location).
Key Provisions:
– The park is being created in the “Sadok” tract in Chynadiiv village, Mukachevo district
– Operational term – 30 years
– Local authorities (village council) are the initiators of creation
– The park receives official status through inclusion in the state Industrial Parks Register
This decision is part of the industrial parks development process in Ukraine, as provided for by industrial parks legislation. Inclusion in the Register enables receiving legally prescribed benefits and preferences for industrial activity development in this territory.
[The rest of the text appears to be incomplete or cut off, so I have translated only the first part as requested.]Implementation of the Experimental Social Support Project
– Procedure for Using Budget Funds for This Project
2. Key Innovations:
– Clarified the mechanism for calculating the contract price, taking into account VAT
– Added the possibility of adjusting the contract price if the service provider obtains VAT payer status
– Made clarifications regarding the inclusion of VAT in the cost of services when using budget funds
Important Provisions for Use:
– Contract price is calculated taking into account the number of service recipients, person-hours, and the maximum hourly rate
– VAT is added to the price if the provider is a taxpayer
– Provided the possibility of increasing the contract price by the VAT amount through contract amendments
– Budget funds may include the VAT amount when paying services to taxpayers
On Approval of the Procedure for Functioning of the Electronic Management System for Medicines and Medical Devices Inventory “e-Stock”
This resolution introduces a new electronic system “e-Stock” for managing medicine and medical device inventories in Ukraine. The system is created to track, plan needs, distribute, and account for medical goods purchased with budget funds. This will ensure transparency and efficiency in medical inventory management at all stages.
The document structure includes general provisions, term definitions, system purpose, user list, system administrator functions, and technical requirements for its operation. This is a new regulatory act introducing a previously non-existent system.
Key Provisions for Practical Application:
1. The system owner is the state represented by the Ministry of Health, and the administrator is SE “Medical Procurement of Ukraine”
2. System users are:
– Legal entities in the Ministry of Health management sphere
– Regional and Kyiv City State Administrations
– State and municipal healthcare facilities
– Private medical facilities and pharmacies
3. The system ensures:
– Procurement planning and delivery control
– Distribution and redistribution of goods
– Accounting and inventory
– Stock monitoring
– Reporting
– Electronic document management
4. The system operates 24/7 and is free of charge, with a log of all user actions
Certain Issues of Donor Blood and Blood Components Realization by Blood System Entities Performing Collection, Processing, Testing, Storage, Distribution, and Sale of Donor Blood and Blood Components
Here is a brief analysis of the resolution:
1. Essence of the Act:
The resolution regulates the procedure for realizing donor blood and its components between blood system entities and medical institutions. It establishes a methodology for calculating the production cost of donor blood and pricing blood components. It defines the mechanism for blood distribution among medical institutions and the settlement procedure.
2. Structure and Main Provisions:
– Approved the procedure for realizing donor blood and blood components
– Established a methodology for calculating blood production costs
– Defined a methodology for pricing plasma for fractionation
– Made amendments to related resolutions regarding financing and licensing
– Repealed 7 outdated resolutions in the field of blood donation
3. Key
