On the weekend of February 21st and 22nd, the Health Service will be switching its electronic prescription system from the current RELE to SIGMA (Integrated System for Outpatient Medication Management). This transition requires the suspension of the use of the health card for prescribing and obtaining medications during these two days. The change will introduce a series of improvements for patients in terms of interoperability, as well as the quality, safety, and efficiency of the medication prescription process, according to the Government. Medications cannot be collected.

Since medications cannot be collected with the health card during these two days, the Health Service recommends picking them up before or after. However, in emergency cases, medication prescriptions are guaranteed, as doctors will issue paper prescriptions so patients can obtain the necessary medication.

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