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?
The epidemic season of influenza and ARVI has started in Ukraine, increasing the burden on Ukrainians' wallets.
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.
Pharmacy private labels (PPL) in Ukraine, which are analogues of well-known medicines, are actively developing. They allow reducing the cost of drugs and increasing their accessibility for consumers.
The company lost millions of hryvnias, but promises to return the drugs to pharmacies in the autumn.
MP Kuzminykh registered the bill "On Pharmacy Activities".
People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh registered draft laws No. 13657 and No. 13684, which regulate marketing relations and the activities of pharmacies. Experts believe that these initiatives could lead to the closure of a significant number of pharmacies and exacerbate problems with drug accessibility.
The EU and the US have approved a framework trade agreement. A 15% tax will apply to almost all European goods going to the US, while Europe will abolish import tariffs on American products and purchase chips, energy carriers, and military equipment.
The Ukrainian pharmaceutical market has been in chaos for more than six months, despite the government's promised reform. Pharmacies are losing stability, and patients are overpaying for medicines, while pharmaceutical giants are making additional profits.
People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh proposes a bill that restricts the number of pharmacies and their marketing. Experts believe that this could lead to market monopolization and limited access to medicines.
Today, strong health and good well-being have become some of the main values for every person.
The Shalimov Center performed a unique TIPS operation to treat liver cirrhosis. A patient from Odesa, who had complications due to hepatitis C, felt significant improvement just one month after the intervention.
The American Chamber of Commerce warns: government interference in marketing agreements between pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies threatens competition. Bill No. 13657 proposes to grant the government the right to set a maximum percentage for marketing payments.
Expert Viktor Serdyuk states that the President's order to reduce drug prices by 30% has not been fulfilled. The ban on marketing agreements led to price increases, not decreases.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the list of free medicines and medical devices. The list includes drugs for the treatment of autoimmune and neuromuscular diseases, as well as medical devices for scoliosis correction.
The Verkhovna Rada approved changes to the State Budget-2025 for UAH 36. 7 billion, reallocating non-military expenditures. Additional funds will go to the reserve fund, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, grants for defense tech, and school meals.
A scheme of shadow supplies of Russian drugs worth hundreds of millions of hryvnias has been exposed in Ukraine. The organizers were the owner of a Russian pharma holding and the director of a subsidiary company from Ukraine.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin explained the necessity of vaccinating children before schooling. Children with temporary contraindications may be admitted to school under certain conditions, otherwise they may be offered another type of education.
From January 1, 2026, Ukraine will update its National Vaccination Calendar, introducing a European approach with multicomponent vaccines. A new HPV vaccine will appear for girls aged 12-13, and the country will completely abandon the oral polio vaccine.
People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh prepared a bill on amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Medicinal Products", which is allegedly intended to regulate drug prices. However, the initiative may lobby the interests of the pharmaceutical giant "Darnytsia", despite the ban on marketing agreements, which has already led to an increase in drug prices.
Chinese scientists have transformed human stem cells into dopamine neurons, which reduce depressive behavior in mice. This discovery could form the basis for cell therapy for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Several attempts at illegal movement of goods were stopped at the Ukrainian-Polish border. Among the seized items were electronic cigarettes, Apple AirPods headphones, old coins, cosmetics, alcohol, coffee, and narcotic drugs.
Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of up to 300% on semiconductor imports, citing national security. This will expand his tariff policy and could affect the global economy.
The European Union is ready to accept a trade agreement with the US with a 10% universal tariff, but wants lower rates in key sectors such as cars, steel, and aluminum. The agreement must be concluded by July 9 to avoid a rise in duties to 50% on almost all European exports to the US.
