Hà Nội’s Health Department has asked pharmaceutical companies and drug stores of central hospitals to arrange 70 temporary places to sell medicine on New Year’s and during the Tết holiday.

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70 temporary drug stores to open on Tết

December 28, 2016 - 16:50

Hà Nội’s Health Department has asked pharmaceutical companies and drug stores of central hospitals to arrange 70 temporary places to sell medicine on New Year's and during the Tết holiday.

A drug store in Hà Nội’s Đông Anh District. — VNA/VNS Photo
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội’s Health Department has asked pharmaceutical companies and drug stores of central hospitals to arrange 70 temporary stores to sell medicine on New Year’s and during the Tết holiday.

Specifically, Hà Tây Pharmacy JSC will set up 15 temporary drug stores in 14 districts in the west of the capital city. Hà Nội Pharmacy and Medical Device JSC will arrange 19 temporary drug stores in the inner city and in some suburban areas.

As many as 37 drug stores of central hospitals in the city will be open round-the-clock to serve patients’ demands.

Deputy director of the department Trần Văn Chung has also asked the drug stores to be prepared with special drugs and for infusion in case of an unexpected requirement in treatment and disease prevention. — VNS

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