Problems of the Russian pharmaceutical industry in the context of sanctions

Despite the decrease in import dependence on the pharmaceutical market (estimated to be up to 65% of the share of imports in monetary terms) and the achievement of positive results in the implementation of the pharmaceutical industry development strategy, foreign sanctions have an impact on meeting the needs of the Russian pharmaceutical market. Follow the link to download the research in Russian.

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