Exploring changes to financial protection and equity in Lithuania following 2017–2020 policies to improve access to outpatient medicines

In 2017-2020 measures were implemented reduce the burden of household spending on medicines, resulting in reduction of catastrophic spending in the most vulnerable groups. Challenges remain, as still 9% of households experience catastrophic spending. Next steps could involve broadening exemptions, addressing gaps in the positive list, and understanding accessibility barriers in other health care services.