Category H drugs are those medicines whose use—except in particular cases—must be restricted to hospitals or similar facilities.
The current classification of medicines—based on their supply regime and reimbursement eligibility—identifies category H drugs as those whose costs are covered by the National Health System (NHS), on the condition that they are used exclusively in hospitals or equivalent facilities.
These drugs are listed—alphabetically by active ingredient or trade name—in specific tables prepared by the Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco (AIFA), which are continuously updated.
Facilities that source category H drugs from pharmaceutical wholesalers like Sunrise can benefit from several advantages:
- Cost Optimization: Thanks to access to special discounts, the price of drugs in this category is significantly reduced.
- Fast Deliveries: Receiving a drug within a short timeframe is crucial for maintaining therapies, especially in the case of life-saving formulations. Some suppliers guarantee delivery within 24 hours
- Simplified Processes: Procuring and receiving medicines represents a substantial workload for hospital administrative offices. Sunrise facilitates these processes, providing benefits to both staff and patients.
