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The landscape of medicine in Ukraine has seen significant advancements and challenges. Recent investigations revealed schemes involving inflated prices for medicines intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with losses exceeding UAH 80 million. Such events highlight the ongoing issues in the healthcare supply chain. On a positive note, the Cabinet of Ministers has broadened the list of free state-funded medicines, enhancing patient access to necessary treatments. Moreover, Ukraine has taken proactive measures to bolster its healthcare systems amid external threats by securing essential medicines, such as radiation sickness drugs, through strategic international collaborations. Amidst these developments, the registration of the first medicines based on medical cannabis marks a progressive step in diversifying treatment options. These stories collectively depict the dynamic and evolving state of the medicine sector in Ukraine.
What major scheme was uncovered involving medicines for the Armed Forces?
A significant scheme resulting in over UAH 80 million in losses was uncovered involving representatives selling medicines at inflated prices to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This operation was exposed by the SSU, leading to the arrest of involved parties in various regions, including Kyiv and Lviv.
How is Ukraine improving access to free medicines?
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the list of state-funded medicines and medical devices available for free. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility of necessary treatments for patients, funded by the state budget.
What international collaborations has Ukraine pursued for medical supplies?
Ukraine has actively collaborated with international partners, such as signing agreements with Israeli biotechnology firms to acquire life-saving radiation sickness drugs. These measures are part of a broader strategy to strengthen emergency preparedness against potential nuclear incidents.
What is the status of medical cannabis in Ukraine?
In Ukraine, the first medicines based on medical cannabis have been registered, with oral drops manufactured in Spain anticipated to be available in pharmacies. This development indicates a progressive shift towards integrating alternative medicine options into the healthcare system.
What challenges has Ukraine faced concerning medicine in occupied territories?
Challenges include severe shortages of medicines for civilians in occupied regions, as resources are prioritized for military purposes. This shortage has been exacerbated by logistical obstacles and restricted access to humanitarian corridors for delivering essential medical supplies.
How has the Ukrainian government addressed illegal medicine operations?
The Ukrainian authorities have exposed illegal operations, such as those organized by a sanctioned oligarch facilitating the unauthorized production of Ukrainian medicines in Russia. These efforts are part of broader crackdowns on illegal activities within the pharmaceutical sector.
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Cabinet of Ministers widens list of free medicines and medical devices funded by state The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to expand the list of medicines and medical devices purchased with state budget funds and provided to patients free of charge. 2 054 7
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First medicines based on medical cannabis registered in Ukraine Ukraine has registered the first medicines based on medical cannabis - oral drops made in Spain. They may appear in pharmacies in early 2025. 2 368 22
When Tymoshenko uses price of Nimesil as an example, she demonstrates her incompetence or bias - expert Prices for medicines in Ukraine and Poland cannot be compared, as some drugs are included in the list of medicines whose price is compensated by the state. 7 047 67
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Ukraine wants to create strategic stockpile of medicines for emergencies. EU will help Ukraine, together with its European partners, is building a capable emergency response system. 1 093 14
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics complicates treatment of wounded, - Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health of Ukraine announced difficulties in treating wounded soldiers due to the resistance of some bacteria to antibiotics. 3 701 36
Civilians do not receive enough medicines in occupied territories - National Resistance Centre In the temporarily occupied territories, the Russians are using all the medicines for their own wounded and ignoring the needs of the local population. 348 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Several tons of medicine provided by Israel have arrived in Kyiv, - Ambassador Brodsky. PHOTO Israel has donated several tonnes of medicines to Ukraine. They have already arrived in Kyiv. 3 179 65
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Russia did not allow opening of single humanitarian corridor for delivery of medicines to its occupied territories, - Liashko Russia does not allow the delivery of medicine for sick Ukrainians under occupation. 838 10 Previously in trend: War Russian agression
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USA donated 16.5 tons of oncological drugs to Ukrainian hospitals Health care institutions have begun to receive cancer medications as part of humanitarian aid from the United States. 2 123 6
Restrictions on import of Russian and Belarusian drugs will not cause a deficit, - Ministry of Health An adopted law restricting or revoking the registration of medicines, at least one stage of which took place in Russia or Belarus, will not lead to a shortage of drugs in pharmacies. 1 916 8 Previously in trend: War
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Ukraine bans sale of drugs to children under 14 The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Law No. 5122 "On the introduction of amendments to Article 21 of the Law of Ukraine 'On Medicinal Products' concerning the ban on the sale of medicinal products to children under 14 years of age." 1 482 8
Ukraine can become platform for production of drugs needed to overcome pandemic - German ambassador Ukraine has a chance to become a platform for the production of drugs to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, said German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen. 2 356 24 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions
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Darnitsa keeps the leading position in the number of sold medicines in 2019 Pharmaceutical company Darnitsa produced and sold 157,7 million packages of medicines in 2019 or 13.76% of all medicines marketed in Ukraine. The closest competitor sold almost half as much. 119 0
Study: Pharmaceuticals sales grow by 11 percent every year in Ukraine The average annual growth rate of the pharmaceuticals market in Ukraine over the past three years was 11%. 900 12
Ukrainian tried to smuggle medical drugs from Belarus. VIDEO At the Pishchia checkpoint on the border with Belarus, the border guards seized medicines that a citizen of Ukraine was trying to smuggle into the country. 2 297 19
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Suprun: Court's decision on my suspension blocks delivery of vital drugs and vaccines to health facilities Kyiv Administrative Court’s decision on suspension of Uliana Suprun from performing her duties as a health minister blocks the delivery of vital drugs and vaccines. 9 954 267 Previously in trend: Suprun suspended
Expert: Patients have no access to affordable pharmaceuticals because of Ukrainian patent legislation Patients in Ukraine have limited access to the affordable and effective medication due to the current Ukrainian intellectual property protection law. 2 249 17
PM Hroisman: “Our goal is to include all state-subsidized drugs into Accessible Medications medicare” The Accessible Medications medicare was launched a year ago and has since won approval of 91 percent of Ukrainians. 8 507 28
'Accessible Medications' medicare launched in Ukraine, - Hroisman. VIDEO According to the 'Accessible Medications' government program, the patients will be able to receive medications for free or with a small surcharge. 30 146 109
Almost half of Ukrainians postpone or refuse treatment over lack of funds, - survey Every second medical patient in Ukraine can not afford proper treatment. 10 458 63
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Cabinet to seek lower medicine prices effective Feb. 1, PM says Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has set to seek the implementation of the decision to lower the prices for drugs that cure high blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma effective Feb. 1, 2017. 25 717 203
Ukraine to get drugs on schedule for first time in five years, - Suprun Acting Health Minister Ulana Suprun denied at today's press conference the accusations of disrupting drug procurement under various government programs through international organizations. 15 191 78
Health Ministry launches 2017 drug procurement through international organizations, - Suprun The ministry will pay for all orders as soon as March. 7 066 30
Old schemes are gone: Ukraine saves nearly 790 million hryvnia after delegating drug procurement to international organisations, - Acting Health Minister Suprun Minister of Health Ulana Suprun says most of drugs are no longer procured via intermediaries. 23 500 70
Drug prices to go down soon, PM Hroisman says Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman forecasts drug prices to decrease in the nearest future. 16 991 120
Poroshenko approves simplified registration of medicines President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law on amendments to article 9 of the law of Ukraine on medicines, simplifying the registration of medicines by the state. 4 898 18
Hroisman announces launch of supplies of affordable Western medicines in Ukraine Drugs produced in the EU, U.S., Canada, and other Western countries will be imported in Ukraine without restrictions. 46 207 159
"Those involved in drug schemes of past united against us," - Hroisman The Verkhovna Rada should adopt an effective law that will allow pharmaceuticals registered and sold in countries with strong regulatory authorities to freely get to the Ukrainian market. 17 465 54 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet
PM instructed health minister to solve problem with lack of medicines for cancer patients of Okhmatdyt Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman has instructed acting health minister Viktor Shafranskyi to solve the issue with lack of medicines for cancer patients in the Okhmatdyt National Children's Clinic by the end of the day. 11 915 107
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