Quick legal tip: Prescription drugs

Mgr. Nikola Šedová
20. March 2025
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The doctor refused to prescribe me a drug that another specialist had previously written for me, claiming that he was not allowed to prescribe it. So what is it, who decides what I am prescribed?

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Only doctors who are qualified to prescribe medicines can prescribe them. Some medicines can only be prescribed by a specialist, while others can be prescribed by a GP. The following are decisive:

  • List of restricted drugs – Some drugs can only be prescribed by a specialist (e.g. neurologist, rheumatologist, psychiatrist).
  • Practitioner’s competence – If a GP is not qualified to prescribe a particular treatment, they may not prescribe the medicine.
  • Insurance company and reimbursement – Some drugs are covered by insurance only when prescribed by a specialist.

Ask the doctor for an explanation. If only a specialist can prescribe the medicine, you can make another appointment with the specialist. If your GP refuses to prescribe a medicine without a clear reason, you can contact the health insurer’s review doctor or make a complaint.

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