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The experiment on labeling of medical products has been extended for six months
The Government of the Russian Federation has officially extended the experiment on labeling medical products for six months, until August 31, 2023. The pilot project on voluntary identification started a year ago, it includes computed tomographs, hearing aids, coronary stents, air disinfectants, orthopedic shoes and absorbent underwear. In December 2022, Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov announced the extension of the experiment: market participants “identified some features of the turnover of certain types of medical devices,” which requires time to work out the regulatory framework and information system.
Manufacturers of priority products were allocated 1 billion rubles for preferential loans
The government has allocated 1 billion rubles for 2023 for preferential loans to manufacturers of priority products. It also includes the pharmaceutical industry. The corresponding order No. 449-r dated 02/22/2023 is published on the legal information portal. The subsidy is provided within the framework of the state program “Development of industry and increasing its competitiveness”.
Murashko said about overcoming difficulties with the logistics of drug supplies
The head of the Ministry of Health Mikhail Murashko said that there is no shortage of medicines in pharmacies. According to him, all the difficulties with logistics that previously arose have been overcome. In addition, an experiment has now begun on the remote sale of some prescription drugs, the minister stressed.
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