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Uruguay public health and treatment expansions

Overview

Uruguay has implemented several initiatives to expand public health access and treatment capabilities.

In late August 2026, the National Drug Board approved the Integral System for Drug Care and Treatment. This system is designed to strengthen responses to problematic substance use through decentralized prevention, co-responsibility agreements with faith communities, and the opening of the Lindolfo Center in Ciudad Vieja. A mobile application is also being developed to provide guidance to families and professionals.

Concurrently, the government announced the incorporation of 12 new medications into the National Integrated Health System’s Therapeutic Drug Formulary (FTM). This expansion, involving the Ministry of Public Health, ASSE, and Conaiamc, aims to expand treatment access without increasing per capita costs or requiring additional institutional expenditure. This follows previous additions in August for multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Patients will access these treatments through a standard medication ticket, which averages approximately 300 pesos, significantly reducing costs compared to private pharmacy prices. The rollout will occur in three stages:

In September 2026, the formulary will add Empagliflozin or Dapagliflozin (chronic kidney disease), Tiotropium (COPD), Oral Labetalol (hypertension in pregnancy), and nicotine replacement.

In October 2026, the expansion will include Dienogest, Oral Fosfomycin (uncomplicated acute cystitis), Piperacillin/Tazobactam (severe infections), and Cinacalcet (hyperparathyroidism).

In November 2026, the final stage will add Tenofovir (Hepatitis B), Linezolid, and Tigecycline (severe or complex infections).

President Yamandú Orsi and Health Minister Cristina Lustemberg stated the update is based on criteria of “efficacy, safety, equity, accessibility, and sustainability.”

Entities

Nayara Vargas · Gobernación del Magdalena · Yamandú Orsi · Fomicruz · Magda Alarcón

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Public Health and health providers reached an agreement to incorporate 12 medications into the Therapeutic Drug Formulary (FTM). correopuntadeleste.com · mediospublicos.uy · nacion.com.uy
[● 3 SOURCES] The incorporation of the 12 medications will occur gradually in three stages between September and November 2026. correopuntadeleste.com · mediospublicos.uy · nacion.com.uy
[● 3 SOURCES] Patients will access these medications via a standard drug ticket costing an average of 300 pesos. correopuntadeleste.com · mediospublicos.uy · nacion.com.uy
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Aike Jugar event is part of a provincial policy to bring state agencies closer to the community through territorial actions. www.elmonterizo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Aike Jugar event included a road safety circuit where children practiced roles such as drivers, pedestrians, and traffic inspectors. vocesyapuntes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Aike Jugar event featured educational stands regarding civil protection, technology, traffic regulations, and mining via Fomicruz. www.elmonterizo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Tlaxcala state administration allocated over 1,209 million pesos to support people with disabilities between 2022 and 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The current investment in Tlaxcala is more than 21 times the amount spent during the previous administration (2017–2021).
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 631 million pesos were invested in the construction and equipment of the Rehabilitation, Inclusion, and Autism Center of Tlaxcala (CRIAT).
[○ 1 SOURCE] Between 2014 and 2025, special education in the Dominican Republic received an average of less than 0.35% of the Ministry of Education's total budget. www.diariolibre.com

Timeline

12 days ago

[HEALTH] 163 sources
National Integrated Health System incorporates 12 new medications
The Ministry of Public Health will incorporate 12 new medications into the National Integrated Health System's formulary in three stages between September and November 2026.
20 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Uruguay's National Drug Board approves new integrated treatment system
Uruguay's National Drug Board approved a new Integral System for Drug Care and Treatment, featuring the Lindolfo Center and a mobile guidance app developed with Antel.

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