Pharmacy
Asian stock markets are ending the week in the red after the US imposed 100% tariffs on drug imports and a decline in technology company quotes. This caused a fall in shares of pharmaceutical giants and microchip manufacturers, while the Japanese market showed growth.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs, including a 100% duty on drug imports starting October 1, 2025, if a company does not build a factory in the US. Also, a 50% duty on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks will be introduced from the same date.
An analysis of prices for popular medicines in Kyiv showed that Darnitsa's drugs are significantly more expensive than analogues from other Ukrainian manufacturers. This leads to a drop in the company's sales, as consumers prefer more affordable options.
Kateryna Zahoriy, head of the Board of Directors of "Darnytsia", stated that her company's drugs are inferior in price to other manufacturers, but accused pharmacies of reducing sales. She compared prices for xylometazoline, where "Rinazal" from "Darnytsia" is more expensive than "Evkazolin aqua" from "Farmak" and American "Tizin".
The World Health Organization warns of drug shortages as a systemic problem affecting millions of patients in Europe and North America. In Ukraine, in addition to shortages, the issue of rising drug prices and their accessibility is acute.
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The pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa" increased drug prices by 120%, which led to a drop in demand for its products. Ukrainians are increasingly choosing cheaper generics, and pharmacies are obliged to offer the cheapest option.
The purchasing power of Ukrainians has significantly decreased, forcing them to choose goods at the lowest possible price, even medicines. Economist Andriy Novak notes that this has led to a reformatting of markets in favor of cheap manufacturers.
An 81-year-old woman from Ternopil transferred 100,000 hryvnias to a fraudster who threatened her with criminal proceedings. The perpetrator introduced himself as a special service officer and demanded money to avoid prison.
Ukrainian pharmacists, despite shelling and danger, continued to work, turning pharmacies into shelters and aid stations. They provided medicines, supported people, and saved lives in the most difficult conditions.
In the Kharkiv region, two men aged 63 and 82 were wounded as a result of FPV drone strikes. Damage to residential buildings and infrastructure was also recorded in the Kupyansk and Bohodukhiv districts.
On September 16, Russian troops attacked Sumy with at least five UAVs. Rescuers extinguished all fires, there were no casualties.
On the morning of September 16, Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv, damaging the building of the National University of Pharmacy. Employees managed to move to a shelter, one person received medical assistance due to stress.
The incidence of ARVI and COVID-19 is increasing in Ukraine, especially among children. Virologist Alla Myronenko explains that this is a statistical feature, as parents more often turn to doctors due to children's illnesses.
The enemy hit a logistics warehouse of the "Epicenter" company in Kyiv Oblast, causing a large-scale fire that has been extinguished for several hours. The company suffered significant losses, and the total amount of damage from military aggression exceeded $1 billion.
A study has shown that ending US financial support for health programs could lead to over 10 million additional cases of tuberculosis and approximately 2. 5 million deaths. In 2024, America provided over 55% of all external funding for the fight against tuberculosis.
In Ukraine, there are 23 pharmacies per 100,000 population, while in OECD countries there are 28. The cancellation of marketing agreements negatively affected the development of the pharmacy network, especially in rural areas.
Russian troops shelled the city of Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring six people: four women aged 37 to 74, and two boys aged 13 and 18. The occupiers also attacked Nikopol district, Nikopol, and the villages of Myrove, Marhanets, and Pokrovsk rural communities.
In southern Ukraine, Russians continue shelling, which resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 14 people in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Dozens of residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Statements about an excessive number of pharmacies in Ukraine do not correspond to reality. Studies show that their number per 100,000 population is less than or comparable to European figures.
Experts claim that a large number of pharmacies in Ukraine ensures drug accessibility and favorable prices for patients. The market should be balanced, where large chains and small pharmacies complement each other.