Alza wants to deliver prescription medications to pickup boxes. The minister has a problem with that.

Alza plans to deliver prescription medications to customers via its pickup boxes, using a power of attorney from patients. The pilot program will start in Prague, but the Ministry of Health states that such a service resembles mail-order prescriptions, which are currently not permitted by law. Alza claims its assisted dispensing method complies with existing legislation. The Ministry warns that violations could lead to penalties, as only over-the-counter medications can be dispensed via mail. The Ministry is working on a legislative amendment to allow prescription deliveries in the future. Pharmacists express concerns about the risks associated with mail-order dispensing.