The total price of 20 bid-winning drugs was VND 935.99 billion (USD 40.7 million), down 21.12 percent compared to the average drug bidding price of last year. (Photo for illustration) In the fourth quarter of last year, the Vietnam Social Security invited bids to select 2018’s drug suppliers of five active substances with total value of more than VND 1 trillion (USD 43.5 million).Five patent medicines and 15 types of generic drugs won the bidding. The bidding helped reduce drug prices by 13.82 percent on average for patented medicines and 33.81 percent for generic drugs compared to the prices of provincial bidding in 2017. Among the five winning patent medicines, the prices of Meropenem 500mg and Meropenem 1g experienced the biggest plunge (15 percent). Notably, price of domestically-manufactured Levofloxacin 500mg (generic) of group 3 (manufactured following the World Health Organization’s Good manufacturing practice) plunged by 54.7 percent. The … [Read more...] about National centralized bidding for drugs saves USD 10 million
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National centralised bidding for drugs saves 10 million USD
Hanoi (VNA) - The national centralised bidding for 20 types of drugs covered by health insurance has helped save 251.13 billion VND (10.9 million USD) on drugs, said Duong Tuan Duc, director of the Centre for Health Insurance Appraisal and Multi-level Payments in the North under Vietnam Social Security. The total price of 20 bid-winning drugs was 935.99 billion VND (40.7 million USD), down 21.12 percent compared to the average drug bidding price of last year. In the fourth quarter of last year, Vietnam Social Security invited bids to select 2018’s drug suppliers of five active substances with total value of more than 1 trillion VND (43.5 million USD). Five patent medicines and 15 types of generic drugs won the bidding. The bidding helped reduce drug prices by 13.82 percent on average for patented medicines and 33.81 percent for generic drugs compared to the prices of provincial bidding in 2017. Among the five winning patent medicines, the prices of Meropenem 500mg and … [Read more...] about National centralised bidding for drugs saves 10 million USD
National centralised bidding for drugs saves US$10 million
The total price of 20 bid-winning drugs was VND935.99 billion (US$40.7 million), down 21.12% compared to the average drug bidding price of last year. In the fourth quarter of last year, Vietnam Social Security invited bids to select 2018’s drug suppliers of five active substances with total value of more than VND1 trillion (US$43.5 million). Five patent medicines and 15 types of generic drugs won the bidding. The bidding helped reduce drug prices by 13.82% on average for patented medicines and 33.81% for generic drugs compared to the prices of provincial bidding in 2017. Among the five winning patent medicines, the prices of Meropenem 500mg and Meropenem 1g experienced the biggest plunge (15%). Notably, price of domestically-manufactured Levofloxacin 500mg (generic) of group 3 (manufactured following the World Health Organisation’s Good manufacturing practice) plunged by 54.7%. The centralised bidding shattered the concept that patented drugs are exclusive and their … [Read more...] about National centralised bidding for drugs saves US$10 million
APPF-26: Transmitting an image of renovated Vietnamese National Assembly
* APPF-26 organising committee makes debut in Hanoi * Foreign diplomatic agencies informed of APPF-26 * NA Chairwoman launches APPF-26 website, logo Strengthening dialogue The APPF was paved the way by former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone. The forum is open for members of parliaments (MPs) and parliaments in the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to directly support the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in the region. In August 1991, the first Preparatory Meeting of the APPF was held in Singapore, with the attendance of parliamentarians from nine countries (Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and the United States). The second Preparatory Meeting was held in Canberra, Australia from December 10-11, 1991, gathering 37 parliamentarians from Australia, Brunei, who had an observer status, Canada, Indonesia Japan, Mexico, the Federated States of … [Read more...] about APPF-26: Transmitting an image of renovated Vietnamese National Assembly
National Assembly continues reform, creativity, action
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA) In her article, Ms. Ngan wrote that January 6, 1946 marked a milestone in Vietnam’s history when the Vietnamese people were enabled to cast their ballot to directly elect competent people to the National Assembly to shoulder national affairs. The Vietnamese people have empowered the National Assembly to issue the Constitutions and formulate entities of a people democratic State. The success of the General Election marked the birth of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The election confirmed that the Democratic Republic State of Vietnam was elected by people democratically and legitimately. The top legislator stressed that since the first session of the National Assembly, the spirit of democracy, solidarity, and responsibility for the people’s interests has prevailed in the Assembly’s activities. Throughout 14 Assembly tenures, 5 … [Read more...] about National Assembly continues reform, creativity, action
National Assembly continues reform, creativity, action, improvement of activities
In her article, Ms. Ngan wrote that January 6, 1946 marked a milestone in Vietnam’s history when the Vietnamese people were enabled to cast their ballot to directly elect competent people to the National Assembly to shoulder national affairs. The Vietnamese people have empowered the National Assembly to issue the Constitutions and formulate entities of a people democratic State. The success of the General Election marked the birth of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The election confirmed that the Democratic Republic State of Vietnam was elected by people democratically and legitimately. The top legislator stressed that since the first session of the National Assembly, the spirit of democracy, solidarity, and responsibility for the people’s interests has prevailed in the Assembly’s activities. Throughout 14 Assembly tenures, 5 Constitutions and hundreds of codes, laws, and ordinances were promulgated, … [Read more...] about National Assembly continues reform, creativity, action, improvement of activities
Top ten events of Vietnamese National Assembly in 2017
1. Promulgation of important laws, resolutions 2. Overseeing the implementation of policies on food safety and state administrative machinery reform 3. Cooperation with other agencies in social supervision and criticism 4. Adoption of resolutions on important issues 5. Greatest ever degree of participation in question, discussion sessions 6. Largest number of plenary meetings broadcast live 7. Personnel work executed strictly and reaches a broad consensus 8. Hosting IPU symposium on climate change 9. Vietnam takes chair of Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum 10. National Assembly’s TV channel transferred to NA Office … [Read more...] about Top ten events of Vietnamese National Assembly in 2017
Staff of National Assembly Office praised for effectively assisting NA
The remark was made by NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at a year-end meeting of the NA Office held in Hanoi on January 5th to review its operation in 2017 and design the tasks for 2018.Noting that the year 2018 is a significant year in the implementation of the seventh Party Congress’s Resolution and the 14th NA’s agenda, the senior legislator stressed that the entire Party, people, army and political system are determined to boost the country’s socio-economic development, whilst maintaining security and defence, and fighting against corruption and negative phenomena.NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (third from left) presents certificates of merit to outstanding individuals of the NA Office (Photo: VNA)She pointed out the key tasks for the NA in 2018, which will focus on realising the the law and ordinance-making programme and its supervision programme, as well as devising programmes for 2019 which touch upon pressing issues.The NA is also set to conduct votes of … [Read more...] about Staff of National Assembly Office praised for effectively assisting NA
Thanh Trang represents Vietnam at Miss All Nations Pageant
Thanh Trang has been selected to represent Vietnam at the Miss All Nations Pageant 2017 set to take place in China from January 4-20.Thanh Trang, 25, is 1.74 meters tall and measures 88-62-99.She competed in her first beauty contest when she entered Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, however, Trang could only finish in the Top 70 due to her lack of pageant experience.Trang has dedicated a month to her preparations for the Miss All Nations Pageant 2017.Trang will fly to China on January 4-5. The final night of the Miss All Nations Pageant 2017 is set for January 20 with the participation of more than 40 contestants from around the world.This will be the tenth edition of the pageant. Vietnam has previously sent two representatives to the event, Ngoc Van, who finished 8th in 2015, and Lai Thanh Huong, who finished 15th in 2016.Some pictures of Thanh Trang: VOV … [Read more...] about Thanh Trang represents Vietnam at Miss All Nations Pageant
Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism: What’s happen this month!
Diverse activities creating a cheerful and exciting festival atmosphere during spring are taking place at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in January. Activities will draw the participation of more than 100 people from Tay, Dao, Mong, Thai, Muong, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Co Tu, Raglai, E De and Khmer ethnic minority groups from ten localities, including Thai Nguyen, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Dien Bien, Thua Thien - Hue, Ninh Thuan, Dak Lak and Soc Trang. Artists from Viet Nam Cheo Theatre and Viet Nam National Puppetry Theatre, and students from Hanoi University of Culture will also participate in activities. The highlight of the event will be a program on then singing and folk games of the Tay ethnic group. During a special programme on traditional tea in spring, visitors will be introduced to the tea making process and skills. Activities to prepare and decorate atmosphere welcoming Tet in ethnic villages will be held. Five-fruit trays and peach blossoms … [Read more...] about Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism: What’s happen this month!