| AMR | Antimicrobial resistance |
| CAC | Commission for Anti-Corruption |
| CACIAF | Commission for Anti-Corruption and Illegal Asset Forfeiture |
| CIAF | Commission for Illegal Asset Forfeiture |
| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| DTP | Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis |
| EHIS | European Health Interview Survey |
| EU | European Union |
| HAI | Hospital acquired infection |
| HPV | Human papilloma virus |
| HTA | Health technology assessment |
| INN | International Non-proprietary Names |
| LTC | Long-term care |
| NCPRMP | National Council on Price and Reimbursement of Medical Products |
| NHIF | National Health Insurance Fund |
| NHIS | National Health Information System |
| NPRR | National Plan for Recovery and Resilience |
| OOP | Out of pocket |
| PET | Positron emission tomography |
| PHI | Private health insurance |
| PPP | Purchasing power parity |
| RHI | Regional Health Inspectorate |
| RHIF | Regional Health Insurance Fund |
| SETAS | Specialised Electronic System for the Tracking and Analysis of Medicinal Products |
| SHI | Social health insurance |
OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Bulgaria 2026
