KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Monday issued Ministerial Resolution No 93 of 2025, approving the pricing of 69 new medicines and pharmaceutical products available in private sector pharmacies. The move is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure patient safety, maintain treatment quality, and strike a balance between economic efficiency and healthcare excellence.

In a statement, the Ministry of Health said the decision is aligned with its broader strategy to reduce and standardize the prices of medicines, aiming to position Kuwait among the countries with the lowest drug prices in the region. The resolution follows recommendations made by the Drug Pricing Committee and underscores the ministry’s commitment to enhancing price oversight and market regulation, thereby supporting patients by lowering costs without compromising the effectiveness of treatments.

The newly approved price list encompasses a wide range of therapeutic categories. These include medications for cancer, including leukemia, as well as treatments for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular diseases. It also covers anticoagulants, antidepressants, antiepileptics, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, asthma treatments, osteoporosis drugs, thyroid medications, dermatological preparations, Alzheimer’s and dementia treatments, obesity medications, and migraine relief drugs.

The ministry noted that this latest measure complements Ministerial Resolution No. 74 of 2023 and forms part of a series of initiatives aimed at expanding access to affordable medicine. Last week, the ministry approved a 30 percent price reduction for tirzepatide injections. Additionally, prices for 146 medicines were approved in March, following earlier reductions for over 200 medications in July 2024 and the pricing of 228 medicines in May of the same year. The Ministry of Health reiterated its ongoing commitment to equitable access to medication, alleviating the financial burden on patients, and reinforcing a sustainable and inclusive healthcare system in Kuwait. — KUNA