What is a Patient Medication Report?

A patient medication report is an official document prepared by a doctor to ensure the continuous supply of medications needed for chronic illnesses or long-term treatments. This report allows you to:

• Medicines can be covered by SGK (Social Security Institution).
• Medicines can be purchased without a prescription or with periodic prescriptions.
• Pharmacies may provide discounted or free medication (depending on the disease and medication).

Where to Get a Medication Report?

The drug report is prepared by specialist doctors in the following health institutions , depending on the relevant disease :

• Private hospitals with agreements with SGK
• State hospitals
• Training and research hospitals
• University hospitals

How to Get a Patient Medication Report?

• Consulting a specialist: You must be examined by a specialist in the relevant field (e.g. cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, endocrinology).
• Testing and evaluation: If the doctor decides that medication is needed based on your disease history and test results, he or she will prepare a report.
• Health board report (for some medications): In some cases, approval from not only a specialist physician but also a full-fledged hospital health board is required.
• It is processed in the e-prescription system: The report is defined in the e-pulse system and the SSI system.
• Go to the pharmacy with the report: Medicines can be obtained with or without a prescription.
• While a single doctor's report is sufficient for some diseases, a medical board report is required for others.

Who Requires a Drug Report?

• Those with chronic diseases (diabetes, blood pressure, asthma, COPD, epilepsy, etc.)
• Those receiving psychiatric treatment
• Those with special conditions such as organ transplantation, cancer, MS, rheumatic diseases
• Patients receiving long-term antibiotics, blood thinners or similar treatment

Common Diseases Requiring a Patient Medication Report

Chronic Internal Diseases

• Hypertension (High blood pressure)
• Diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2
• Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism
• High cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
• Gastritis / Reflux / Ulcer (in long-term treatments)

 Respiratory System Diseases

• Asthma
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Allergic rhinitis and bronchitis

Cardiovascular Diseases

• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Rhythm disorders
• Conditions requiring blood thinning therapy (e.g. atrial fibrillation)

Neurological Diseases

• Epilepsy
• Parkinson
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Alzheimer's and dementia types

 Psychiatric and Psychological Disorders

• Depression, anxiety disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

 Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases

• Thyroid diseases
• Growth hormone deficiency
• Metabolic syndromes
• Osteoporosis (bone thinning)

Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Lupus (SLE)
• Behcet's disease
• FMF (Familial Mediterranean Fever)

Cancer and Oncological Diseases

• Any type of cancer requiring chemotherapy or hormone therapy
• Drug treatments after bone marrow transplantation

Infectious Diseases (Those Requiring Long Treatment)

• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Hepatitis B and C
• HIV/AIDS

Childhood Diseases

• Phenylketonuria
• Celiac disease (including gluten-free diet report)
• Genetic diseases such as DMD, SMA

 How Long Is a Drug Report Valid?

• It is valid for 1 to 2 years .
• It must be renewed by going to the doctor before the expiry date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a committee report required?

For some medications, only a specialist is sufficient. For others, a medical board report is required. This varies depending on the specific medication.

How valid is the medication report?

The report is valid for between 6 months and 2 years. It must be renewed when it expires.

What should be done when the report period ends?

Before the report expires, a new report must be obtained from a doctor. Medication cannot be purchased with an expired report.

Can the medication report be viewed on e-Pulse?

Yes, you can view all medication reports from the e-Nabız system and download them as PDFs.

Can it be purchased from every pharmacy?

Certified medications can be purchased from all pharmacies across Türkiye. Some medications may require a prescription.

Can it be purchased without a prescription?

While some prescription medications can be purchased without a prescription, others require a prescription each time. This varies depending on the type of medication.

Can generic medicine be given?

Yes. Depending on the active ingredient stated in your report, equivalent (similar) medications covered by SGK may be prescribed.

Can someone else take the medicine?

Yes. The patient's relative can also purchase the medication from the pharmacy with their ID and report.

Can a private hospital issue a medication report?

Private hospitals can issue a medication report if they have an agreement with the Social Security Institution.