Solutions for Achieving the Goal of Affordable Drugs

The availability of drugs is one of the key prerequisites for ensuring drug security. In providing drugs to certain social groups, the government faces the problem of finding a balance between the needs of the population and the capabilities of the healthcare system. The Russian government is constantly looking for solutions to expand the list of vital and essential drugs, including innovative developments. One of the key factors in drug supply is price, as well as the stability of supplies. The availability of drugs for the population of all regions of Russia should not only be ensured with state guarantees; the commercial sector should retain the ability to purchase drugs at an affordable price. This all requires consolidated efforts from the relevant agencies and businesses. In addition, the government is highly focused on providing drugs to hard-to-reach territories. What results have been achieved in terms of ensuring the supply of drugs and what challenges still need to be overcome? What solutions could help to optimize government procurements? What risks could emerge from phasing out imports in government procurement and how should they be countered? How effective are the mechanisms used to ensure the drug supply system if companies refuse to reduce prices or leave the Russian market? What solutions can businesses offer to develop the drug supply system? How can we increase the availability of innovative drugs, including for the treatment of rare diseases? How can we ensure uninterrupted broad drug coverage throughout Russia?