2006-12-22
Article 17. Compensation for damage caused to human health as a result of use of medicinal products
17.1. Compensation for damage to human health, as a result of illegal actions of physical and legal persons engaged in application and circulation of medicinal products, is paid by the same persons in accordance with legislation.
17.2. The damage, caused to human health as a result of the application of medicinal products, must be covered by the manufacturer, once the following cases are proven:
17.2.1. the medicinal product was applied as per prescription, in accordance with the instructions on how to use it, and its harmful effects on human health have occurred as a result of errors committed during the production;
17.2.2. The harmful effect on human health has occurred as a result of errors in the instructions about its use, published by the manufacturer.
17.3. If harmful effects of medicinal products on human health occur as a result of becoming unsuitable due to the violation of storage rules at wholesale pharmaceutical enterprises and pharmacies, then caused damage should be paid by wholesale pharmaceutical enterprises or pharmacy organizations.
