It was found that 11 of the drugs designated by The National Essential Medicine, excluding vaccines, are still non-reimbursed.

As of December 31, 2021, 511 species have been designated as the National Essential Medicine, and 158 types of infectious disease-related drugs excluding vaccines. Of these, 11 drugs were not on the insurance benefit list.

However, Remdesivir, a treatment for COVID-19, is not reimbursed, but the government pays the full cost of the drug.

The national essential medicine refers to medicines that must be prepared in the country for national health, and was first discussed and introduced by the World Health Organization. Through the pandemic of infectio