The government announced the first phase of customs clearance. Lu Chongmao, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, took the initiative to mention at the press conference that pharmacies in some areas have shortages of certain brands or brands of antipyretic and painkillers, and emphasized that the supply of other medicines containing paracetamol remains stable. The establishment of a special drug stockpile through additional procurement does not preclude legislation to regulate the sale of drugs if necessary.
As for non-Hong Kong resident tourists who seek medical treatment after arriving in Hong Kong, they can use local private medical services or drugs at their own expense. If they go to public medical facilities due to emergency and are prescribed antiviral drugs, they must also pay the full fee before receiving the drugs.
He also clarified that non-Hong Kong residents cannot receive free vaccinations under the government vaccination program, and can only receive paid vaccines at private medical institutions.
▼On January 5, the Hong Kong government announced the first-stage customs clearance arrangement▼
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Lu Chongmao, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, mentioned at a press conference that there are 756 patented medicines on the market that contain paracetamol. There may be a shortage of certain brands of antipyretic or painkillers in pharmacies in some areas, but the supply of other medicines containing paracetamol remains stable.
Drugs containing paracetamol can be stored for half a year
He continued that the storage capacity of paracetamol-containing medicines in the public medical system has increased from the amount that can be used for one or two months before the epidemic to the amount that can be used for five to six months, which is enough for the Hospital Authority and the Department of Health. Public medical facilities use.
The government has also requested local manufacturers to increase production. In the past two months, half of the local pharmaceutical companies said that their production of paracetamol has increased by 13% to 100% to meet the expected needs of various sectors.
▼On January 4th, Tuen Mun pharmacies will sell Bisperidone at a regular price▼
It is not ruled out to regulate the sale and purchase of antipyretics and painkillers or even legislate
Lu Chongmao specifically mentioned that the government has passed additional purchases and has established a special drug reserve. The government will consider providing fever-reducing and pain-relieving drugs for private medical facilities according to the situation, and will also reserve drugs for vulnerable groups in need.
He said that regarding the panic buying of antipyretics and painkillers, "it does not rule out the regulation of selling or buying if necessary, and legislation may be regulated if necessary."
After customs clearance, more non-Hong Kong residents may seek medical treatment locally. Lu Chongmao pointed out that the government will recommend that people entering Hong Kong take a quick test within the first five days. medical.
Visitors who are not Hong Kong residents can use local private medical services for medical treatment or drugs at their own expense. If they go to public medical facilities for emergency treatment and receive prescription antiviral drugs, they must also pay the full fee first. drug.
▼Pilita is out of stock on December 26▼
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Non-Hong Kong residents cannot receive free vaccines provided by the Hong Kong government
Regarding the strategy of free vaccination in Hong Kong circulated on the Internet, Lu Chongmao solemnly clarified that non-Hong Kong residents who came to Hong Kong for a short period of time cannot receive free vaccines under the government vaccination plan, but they can go to private medical institutions for vaccination, and the relevant vaccine suppliers are also the same. Private institutions will provide relevant services as soon as the first half of this month.
▼ The latest situation of Yuen Long Street, a popular spot for parallel imports on December 30▼
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Customs Clearance｜27,000 cross-border students will resume face-to-face lectures in Hong Kong after the Chinese New Year and will not be counted in the customs clearance quota. Customs clearance in the Mainland｜1 day 60,000 entry and exit quotas can be clearly seen in the article on 7 ports of entry and opening hours. Quotas must be reserved for sea, air, and bridge customs clearance in the mainland｜Going north requires a 48-hour nucleic acid negative certificate. Read the article to see the testing station and fee clearance strategy｜How much is the quota?
Customs clearance arrangements and restrictions, read the article clearly and remember to do it before going north
