The average salary in the trade sector in Ukraine in 2024 reached UAH 11,379, which is a third more than last year. The leader in remuneration is — GoodWine with over UAH 82,000, while some companies, such as Express-Apteka, increased salaries sixfold.
The Ministry of Health has provided recommendations for storing medicines during power outages. It is important to observe temperature regimes, use thermal containers, and check your first aid kit supplies in advance.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has added nalbuphine to Table II of List No. 1 of narcotic drugs, strengthening state control over its circulation. Patients will continue to receive the drug according to medical indications and with an electronic prescription.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a program of payments of UAH 6,500 under the "Winter Support" program. Funds will be received by orphans, children under guardianship, children with disabilities in foster families, internally displaced children, internally displaced persons with disabilities, and single pensioners.
The bank offers increased cashback and special offers for those who donate blood and save lives.
Andriy Novak, head of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine, stated that reducing the number of pharmacies in Ukraine is a return to the Soviet economy. He emphasized that in a market economy, the number of pharmacies is determined by consumer demand.
Economic expert Oleh Hetman called the proposals to reduce the number of pharmacies in Ukraine absurd. He believes that this contradicts the market economy, where the number of economic entities is regulated by supply and demand.
The idea of reducing the number of pharmacies in Ukraine can lead to the formation of "pharmacy deserts" and significant economic losses. It will also cause an increase in drug prices and complicate access to them.
The Russian strike on the warehouse of one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors will not lead to a shortage of medicines in Ukraine. The company has launched a backup warehouse, and other distributors are reconfiguring supply routes.
Ukrainians have a negative attitude towards the idea of reducing the number of pharmacies, believing that this will limit access to medicines and lead to price increases. prices. In their opinion, such an initiative could lead to shortages and market monopolization, endangering public health.
Today marks World Reptile Day and International Nachos Day. It is also Pharmacist Day, World Iodine Deficiency Day, and Hilarion's Day.
The number of multi-center clinical trials in the Russian Federation has decreased 20-fold since 2021, cutting off Russians from innovative drugs. This applies to drugs for HIV, oncology, and other diseases, as Moscow does not recognize the results of international research without local participation.
In January-August 2025, the average price of a drug package in Russia increased by 13. 6% to 416 rubles, which is almost 3.5 times higher than the overall inflation rate. This led to a 2.3% decrease in sales in packages, while in monetary terms they increased by 11% to 1.1 trillion rubles.
The pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa" states that it may suspend production for the third time this year due to falling sales, which previously led to nine weeks of downtime. What are the reasons for such statements?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin launched a massive attack on Ukraine while most world leaders are focused on establishing peace in the Middle East. Zelenskyy emphasized that this is a new record of Russian perfidy.
DTEK announced the restoration of electricity supply on the left bank of Kyiv after the shelling. The company continues to work on returning light to every family, despite forecasts of a new attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine must respond to Russia's shelling of energy infrastructure. He noted that the enemy had been accumulating forces and waiting for appropriate weather conditions for an attack.
The power supply to Kyivvodokanal's water facilities has been stabilized, and the capital's water supply is fully operational. Energy workers are completing the restoration of power grids, and electricity has been returned to 466,000 consumers.
DTEK energy workers restored electricity supply to 43,000 homes in Kyiv after the night attack. In total, electricity was restored to 466,000 families within 24 hours.
Kyiv has survived one of the most difficult attacks, but the enemy does not stop, and a new one is predicted in the coming days. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on Kyiv residents to stock up on water, prepare a first aid kit and a set of food products.
Japan is experiencing the most acute labor crisis in modern history due to an aging population and low birth rates, threatening the stability of all industries. The new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Sanae Takaichi, recognizes the need to attract foreign workers to solve this problem.
The government has expanded the National List of Essential Medicines by adding 27 new drugs recommended by the WHO. This will allow them to be included in the "Affordable Medicines" program in 2026.
Ukrainian pharmacies are now obliged to offer customers one of the three cheapest analogues of medicines, which allows saving hundreds of hryvnias. This became possible thanks to government decisions at the end of 2024, aimed at increasing the availability of medicines.
A new epidemic season has begun in Ukraine, which will last until May 17, 2026. In the first week, 129,753 people fell ill, including 76,342 children, with the incidence rate being 21.9% lower than the epidemic threshold. 5,038 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths among unvaccinated individuals were recorded.
The desire to bend the market to one's will can be costly. The pharmaceutical manufacturer "Darnytsia" lobbied for a change in the rules of the game but found itself in an unfavorable position.
Russian troops again attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions. In Chernihiv region, hourly power outage schedules are in effect, and energy workers are working to restore electricity supply.
In the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, the occupiers "treat" residents with mobile stalls. They arrive rarely and for a few minutes, offering iodine and expired pills.
The introduction of the Turkish model "one pharmacy - one pharmacist" could lead to mass closures of pharmacies, a drop in investment, and the emergence of 'white spots' in access to medicines. Chaos in the healthcare system during the war will play into Russia's hands.
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Balakliia on October 1, a woman born in 1937 died. 16 local residents were injured, including a 4-year-old child and a police officer.
As a result of a missile strike on a residential area in Balakliia on October 1, one woman was killed and ten people were injured, including a child. The Iskander-M missile hit the courtyard of an apartment building, damaging a cafe, a pharmacy, shops, and cars.
