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  1. EU ministerial meeting on healthcare personnel and medicine availability - Finnish Government

    23.4.2024 | The health ministers of the EU Member States will discuss the availability of healthcare personnel and medicines at their informal meeting in Brussels on 23–24 April. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministerial-meeting-on-healthcare-personnel-and-medicine-availability

  2. Working group: The sale of over-the-counter medicines outside pharmacies should be implemented in a controlled and systematic manner - Finnish Government

    3.10.2024 | According to a working group appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the sale of some over-the-counter medicines could be expanded outside pharmacies if the change is made in a controlled manner, ensuring medication safety. The change could improve the availability of over-the-counter medicines and reduce the costs of medicines for consumers and society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-the-sale-of-over-the-counter-medicines-outside-pharmacies-should-be-implemented-in-a-controlled-and-systematic-manner

  3. EU ministers to discuss Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, critical medicines, simplification of legislation and European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | The EU ministers will attend the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 1 and 2 December 2025. On both days, Finland will be represented by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-carcinogens-and-mutagens-directive-critical-medicines-simplification-of-legislation-and-european-globalisation-adjustment-fund

  4. Prescriptions for biological medicines are only valid for one year at a time - Finnish Government

    29.11.2023 | At the beginning of 2023, an amendment to the Decree on Prescribing Medicines entered into force whereby prescriptions for all biological medicines are valid for one year. People using biological medicines should check the validity of their prescriptions with their attending physician or the pharmacy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/prescriptions-for-biological-medicines-are-only-valid-for-one-year-at-a-time

  5. EU health ministers to discuss steps to ensure access to medicines - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | The EU health ministers will meet in Brussels on Thursday 30 November 2023. The ministers will exchange views on safeguarding the EU’s open strategic autonomy in the field of health, particularly on how to ensure the availability of medicines in Europe. They will also approve conclusions on mental health. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-steps-to-ensure-access-to-medicines-

  6. Government proposes generic substitution of biological medicines by pharmacies - Finnish Government

    1.12.2022 | The Government proposes that the generic substitution of biological medicines by pharmacies be made possible as from 2024. It also proposes that the reference price system could include reference price groups for both original biological medicines and biosimilars.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-generic-substitution-of-biological-medicines-by-pharmacies

  7. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses safe countries of origin and critical medicines - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 6 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on two proposals put forth by the Commission: one aiming to establish a common list of safe countries of origin and another to improve the availability, supply and production of critical medicines in the EU. In addition, the Ministerial Committee specified Finland’s positions on the last phase of negotiations on the EU pharmaceuticals package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-safe-countries-of-origin-and-critical-medicines

  8. Public authorities seek ways to improve treatment of scabies - Finnish Government

    1.3.2024 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare reported on 29 February that scabies cases have become increasingly common in Finland. On the same day, the Advisory Board on Communicable Diseases, which is appointed by the Government, also discussed at its meeting how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of scabies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/public-authorities-seek-ways-to-improve-treatment-of-scabies

  9. Government proposes amendments to 2025 budget proposal - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | On Thursday 21 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2025. Some items in the proposal concern the Government's EUR 4 billion investment programme. The proposal will increase the revenue estimate by EUR 67 million and the requirement for appropriations by EUR 405 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2025-budget-proposal

  10. Putting Finland on a path to growth

    23.4.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(7) Putting Finland on a path to growth Making Finland the most attractive destination for inve...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihen+kasvutoimet+23.04.2025_EN.pdf/8c23f188-031d-ccdc-64af-553c6eba685f?t=1745438212736

  11. Government proposal on hospital network reform reviewed based on feedback from consultation round – Kouvola to retain possibility to maintain 24-hour emergency care services in primary healthcare - Finnish Government

    6.9.2024 | On 6 September 2024, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health gave an account of the further preparation of the reform concerning the system of hospitals and emergency care services and the division of duties in specialised healthcare. The Ministry also gave an account of the more than 100 (around 140) comments that were received on the reform.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-hospital-network-reform-reviewed-based-on-feedback-from-consultation-round-kouvola-to-retain-possibility-to-maintain-24-hour-emergency-care-services-in-primary-healthcare

  12. Returning expired medicines has increased in Finland - Finnish Government

    26.8.2021 | Finns have returned more unused medicines to pharmacies and collection points. Expired and unused medicines should be taken back to the pharmacy, as they burden the environment when flushed down the drain or thrown in trash or they may end up in the wrong hands. The two-week-long Lääkkeetön Itämeri campaign (drug-free Baltic Sea) starts today, on 26 August, when we celebrate the Baltic Sea Day.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/returning-expired-medicines-has-increased-in-finland-1

  13. This year, the Lääkkeetön Itämeri campaign aims to reduce the incorrect disposal of medicines – particularly young people have much to learn - Finnish Government

    22.8.2022 | A recent study by Helsinki Region Environmental Services HSY shows that many people still dispose of their medicines incorrectly. Particularly young people dispose of expired or unused medicines by simply binning them or flushing them down the drain. Older people, on the other hand, most often return such medicines to a pharmacy, which is the correct way. Expired and unused medicines should alw...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/this-year-the-laakkeeton-itameri-campaign-aims-to-reduce-the-incorrect-disposal-of-medicines-particularly-young-people-have-much-to-learn

  14. Speech by Minister Valtonen in London, at an event hosted by Chatham House - Finnish Government

    4.3.2025 | Speech by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen about Finland’s approach to European security at an event entitled "Keeping the peace on NATO’s longest border with Russia", hosted by Chatham House on 4 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-valtonen-in-london-at-an-event-hosted-by-chatham-house

  15. Government decisions on new expenditure adjustment measures, 16 April 2024

    26.4.2024 | Prime Minister Orpo’s Government spending limits discussion 15–16 April 2024 New adjustment measures strengthening public finances 1 (6) Impact on general government finances, total, EUR million Impact on central government, EUR million Estimated ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209551989/Government+decisions+on+new+expenditure+adjustment+measures,+16+April+2024.pdf/67e916ef-d5c4-2556-6f82-c42623275735?t=1714141136662

  16. Universities receive additional funding for training a thousand new doctoral graduates - Finnish Government

    7.2.2024 | The Ministry of Education and Culture will allocate EUR 255 million to universities for piloting new practices in doctoral education in 2024–2027. This additional funding will be allocated to 1,000 doctoral researchers who will have a three-year employment contract to complete their doctoral degree.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/universities-receive-additional-funding-for-training-a-thousand-new-doctoral-graduates

  17. Draft budget for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025 - Finnish Government

    9.8.2024 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of EUR 15.1 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2025. This is approximately EUR 1.2 billion less than in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/draft-budget-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch-for-2025

  18. Restrictions on the sale of medicinal products containing paracetamol or dexamethasone to ensure their availability and sufficiency - Finnish Government

    18.8.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has decided to temporarily restrict the sale and release for consumption of medicinal products containing paracetamol or dexamethasone. The restrictions will enter into force on 18 August 2020 and will remain in force until 15 January 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-the-sale-of-medicinal-products-containing-paracetamol-or-dexamethasone-to-ensure-their-availability-and-sufficiency

  19. Compulsory stockpiles of antibiotic containing benzylpenicillin may temporarily fall below the amount required by law - Finnish Government

    15.6.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has decided that the compulsory stockpiles of a narrowspectrum antibiotic containing benzylpenicillin may fall below the amount required by law on the grounds of supply disruptions. This decision applies to two medicinal products of different strengths that are administered to patients intramuscularly or intravenously by a healthcare professional. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/compulsory-stockpiles-of-antibiotic-containing-benzylpenicillin-may-temporarily-fall-below-the-amount-required-by-law

  20. Decision of the government budget session on central government R&D funding in 2025

    11.9.2024 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO BOX 23, 00023 GOVERNMENT, FINLAND vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 1(10) Central government R&D funding in 2025 The Government is committed to the national target of increasing Finland’s research and developme (R&D) expenditure t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Decision+of+the+government+budget+session+on+central+government+R&D+funding+in+2025.pdf/02187c8c-d1f6-190b-14a5-6ecfcf5ccf8c?t=1726060610822