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Basilicata confirms Oct 16 start for pharmaceutical fee

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2026-10-13 07:52 UTC → 2026-10-15 11:45 UTC · added removed

Following the implementation of the 2.50 euro pharmaceutical co-payment on September 1, 2026, the Basilicata region has entered a period of heightened social and political tension. While the regional government maintains that the measure is necessary to address a 7 million euro deviation in pharmaceutical spending, the policy has triggered widespread backlash from trade unions and disability advocacy groups. After the Regional Council rejected a proposal to revoke the ticket in late September, the region confirmed the €2.50 fee per prescription would officially take effect on October 16, 2026. Following discussions between regional health officials and major trade unions—CGIL, CISL, and UIL—an agreement has been reached to keep the measure in place until December 31, 2027, with a monitoring review scheduled for the end of this year. 2027. To mitigate the impact on vulnerable populations, the region Basilicata Regional Council has introduced expanded exemptions. approved specific improvements to the system, proposed by Health Councilor Cosimo Latronico. The income threshold for the E05 exemption category will nearly double, rising to €15,000 for single individuals and €22,000 for those with a spouse, plus an additional €516 for each dependent child. This exemption also extends to certain wage supplement scheme workers. Furthermore, a cap of 30 prescriptions per year will be introduced for all citizens; the €2.50 co-payment will not apply to any prescriptions exceeding this limit. The measure continues A monitoring phase is scheduled to aim at reducing occur between October 16 and December 15 to evaluate the deficit in conventional pharmaceutical spending. impact and determine if further adjustments are necessary.

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  1. 2026-10-15 11:45 UTC Basilicata confirms Oct 16 start for pharmaceutical fee
  2. 2026-10-13 07:52 UTC Basilicata confirms Oct 16 start for pharmaceutical fee
  3. 2026-10-02 10:27 UTC Basilicata confirms Oct 16 start for pharmaceutical fee
  4. 2026-09-22 16:53 UTC Basilicata pharmaceutical co-payment sparks protests
  5. 2026-09-04 15:42 UTC Basilicata pharmaceutical co-payment sparks protests
  6. 2026-09-04 11:32 UTC Basilicata pharmaceutical co-payment sparks protests
  7. 2026-09-03 11:36 UTC Basilicata pharmaceutical co-payment sparks protests
  8. 2026-08-31 20:10 UTC Basilicata pharmaceutical co-payment implementation
  9. 2026-08-31 15:05 UTC Basilicata pharmaceutical co-payment implementation

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