NHIS suspends pharmacies in Weija, Ablekuma and Amasaman

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has suspended three pharmacies in Weija, Ablekuma, and Amasaman over suspected irregularities in claims submitted under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The affected facilities are Deldem Pharmacy at Weija, Paramedica Pharmacy at Ablekuma and Desh Chemist located at Amasaman.

Their suspension takes immediate effect pending further investigations by the Authority.

In a public notice issued by the NHIA, the Authority said the decision followed routine claims validation and monitoring exercises that uncovered suspicious transactions linked to the facilities.

The statement explained that the temporary suspension forms part of measures to protect the integrity of the NHIS and ensure that healthcare providers comply fully with operational and ethical standards governing the scheme.

“The Authority has temporarily suspended the credentialing of the affected pharmacies from providing services under the NHIS pending the outcome of investigations,” portions of the statement said.

The NHIA stressed that the action should serve as a warning to all service providers accredited under the scheme to operate within the established guidelines and avoid practices that undermine public confidence in the health insurance system.

It further assured NHIS members that measures have been put in place to minimise inconvenience to clients who rely on the affected pharmacies for healthcare services.

“The NHIA remains committed to safeguarding the sustainability of the NHIS through strict monitoring, auditing and enforcement measures,” the statement added.

The Authority urged members in the affected areas to seek services from alternative credentialed pharmacies and healthcare providers while investigations continue.

The NHIA also reiterated its commitment to fighting fraud and abuse within the healthcare delivery system, insisting that any provider found culpable after investigations would face the appropriate sanctions under the law.

The statement encouraged the public to report suspected fraudulent activities involving NHIS service providers to help strengthen accountability and transparency within the national health insurance programme.