Spanish society has once again demonstrated its solidarity we are launching a donation of all types of products for people affected by DANA in Valencia. It all started with a donation clothes and food. However, when the needs of the Valencians became known, they were added hygiene products, masks, gloves and all types of cleaning products. Many people also wanted to donate medicine out of good intentions. However, Valencia insists that this should not be done.
This may seem necessary given that it is estimated that there are More than 200 pharmacies were affected DANA Valencia. Not only objects were damaged. Almost all the medicines stored in them also disappeared. Many pharmacies in Spain offered donate medications to your colleagues to replenish their establishments. However, since Official College of Pharmacists of Valencia (Micof) Insist that they do not do this because they must follow official channels. And the same for the population.
There are two main reasons. On the one hand, because Self-medication can be made easierwhich is currently not entirely desirable. And on the other hand, since medicines must always be transported along official routes that guarantee your safety. This is not a perishable food, but still a product intended for sick people. They must be in optimal conditions.
What measures are being taken after DANA in Valencia?
Jaime Ginerexplained the president of Micof in statements collected Medical letter Reasons why donating medications is not recommended:
“Pharmacies cannot donate medications directly because it is against the law and any type of dispensing must be authorized by regulations or a direct order from the Department of Health Services.”
The same thing happens with the general population, who, with all their good intentions, might donate drugs that are in poor condition or have been recalled for some reason. In any case, Mikof insists that people who need it have not been abandoned. take drugs.
On the one side, Hospital pharmacy services they are getting ready emergency kits which are available to the affected areas. And on the other hand, permission has been given so that people with chronic diseases who need to restart their medications can do so by simply walking into a pharmacy. with your ID. The doctor does not need to renew it, just like the medical card that may have been lost during the DANA flood in Valencia. This includes diabetics. No donations required insulin, as some influencers have already stated.
On the other hand, it should be noted that NGOs will be able to collect medicines, but not in every case. You will need to contact Department of Health and inform them of the medications they need so that they can be sent to them through official channels.
It is not medicines that should be donated, but other pharmaceutical products.
We’ve already seen that you shouldn’t donate medicine for a good cause. However, people affected by Valencia DANA need other pharmacy products such as hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, bandages, masks or gloves.
These products are also out of stock and are needed now more than ever. If you’re thinking about donating, they might be a good option.
Source: Hiper Textual
