A 15-year-old boy has somatotropic hormone deficiency. A growth hormone preparation should be injected every night. The teenager has been registered by the state for several years with this diagnosis, which is included in the disability group. The state also provides such medication. However, this medication has not been administered since July.
The father said the drug administered by the Republican Endocrinology Center is not available. 10 milligrams of the drug analogue cost about 100 manats. 5 grains of this medicine should be injected per month. If a 15-year-old child is not injected with this medication, his growth will be stunted and his physical development will be delayed.
The Republican Endocrinology Center informed “Khazar Khabar” that medicines and cartridges had been delivered to the medical institution. However, they do not have the necessary pens. Only 516 pens arrived compared to 3,000 registered patients. It is also very important and was given to patients who were referred to the Center before.
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Lack of growth hormone in Azerbaijan: Are children not receiving medicine?
