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Szpital Specjalistyczny Im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego W Nowym Sączu

Nowy Sącz, Poland

Treatment & access

Treatments offeredEsketamine nasal spray (Spravato®)
Access routeCovered by a national programme
Cost & coverage (registry status)Covered by NFZ (drug programme B.147)
ReimbursementNFZ drug programme B.147 - leczenie chorych na depresję lekooporną How reimbursement works in Europe →
Phone+48 18 443 88 77
Websitehttps://www.szpitalnowysacz.pl

About this provider

Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego is the regional specialist hospital for Nowy Sącz and the surrounding Sądecczyzna area of Małopolska. Its 25-bed general psychiatric ward (pl. Kuźnice 1) and psychiatric day ward treat mood disorders with pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy and music therapy. The hospital delivers the NFZ B.147 drug program, providing fully reimbursed esketamine (Spravato) nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression in adults aged 18-75. Per NFZ data, the first available program date was 2026-07-07 with no waiting queue.

Services & programs

General psychiatric ward (inpatient, 25 beds)
Psychiatric day ward
Pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy and music therapy
NFZ B.147 drug program: esketamine (Spravato) for treatment-resistant depression

Common questions

Do I need a referral to enter the B.147 esketamine program here?

Yes. Qualification requires a psychiatrist's referral confirming treatment-resistant depression (ICD-10 F33.1 or F33.2) with no response to at least two different antidepressants, in patients aged 18-75. Bring documentation of your previous treatment.

Is the treatment paid?

No. Within the NFZ B.147 program, esketamine treatment is fully funded by the National Health Fund for eligible patients, for up to 34 weeks.

How long is the wait?

Per NFZ data, the first available date was 2026-07-07 with no one in the queue. Confirm current availability by phone before travelling.

Looking at alternatives? One of the NFZ program B.147 centers, see all program centers in Poland in the directory and the Poland access guide.

Verification

License / registryNFZ B.147
Official registryhttps://api.nfz.gov.pl/app-itl-api/queues?case=1&benefit=LECZENIE%20CHORYCH%20NA%20DEPRESJ%C4%98%20LEKOOPORN%C4%84&provider=Szpital%20Specjalistyczny%20Im.%20J%C4%99drzeja%20%C5%9Aniadeckiego%20W%20Nowym%20S%C4%85czu&format=json
Last verified2026-07-05

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