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SALE OF MEDICINES ONLINE |
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the purchase of drugs on the Internet with their subsequent delivery. The innovation extends indefinitely to non-prescription drugs and prescription drugs until the end of 2020 (planned for adoption).The decree was issued in order to ensure the availability of medicines for citizens in quarantine. The procedure for issuing a permit for the remote sale of such medicines, the procedure for its implementation and the rules for their delivery to citizens was instructed to develop the Government of the Russian Federation. Also, the Government is obliged to strengthen control over compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of drug circulation in terms of preventing the circulation of counterfeit, counterfeit, etc., and, if necessary, submit proposals for changes in legal regulation in this area aimed at increasing the responsibility of pharmaceutical organizations in retail medicines, including remotely.Status: Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of 17.03.2020 N 187. |
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BANKING SUPPORT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL ACTIVITIES |
The Bank of Russia informs about the measures designed to support drug manufacturers by September 30, 2020 amid the spread of coronavirus infection. In particular, it is planned:introduce a reduced risk factor of 70% for ruble-denominated credit claims to organizations producing medicines and medical equipment for the period until September 30, 2020;reduce to zero the premiums to risk ratios for foreign currency loans provided to organizations producing medicines and medical equipment for the period until September 30, 2020.Status: planned for adoption. Source: Central Bank of the Russian Federation (2020). "Comment of the Bank of Russia on temporary regulatory relaxation for banks in connection with the spread of coronavirus" |
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SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF SOME MEDICAL PRODUCTS |
A simplified procedure for state registration was established for 36 types of medical devices, including masks and respirators, allowing them to be brought to the market faster.Status: valid from March 19, 2020.Source: Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 18.03.2020 N 299 "On Amendments to the Rules for State Registration of Medical Devices" |
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FINANCING OF PHARMACEUTICAL ACTIVITIES |
The government will stimulate Russian manufacturers of funds that are needed to prevent and combat coronavirus.More than 23 billion rubles have already been allocated to support the medical and pharmaceutical industry. The funds will primarily go to state purchases of the necessary equipment (thermal imagers, non-contact thermometers and air disinfection installations).Source: Government of the Russian Federation (2020). Moreover, the Government has allocated 10.2 billion rubles. on incentive payments to health workers providing assistance to people infected with coronavirus and people at risk. Another 1.6 billion rubles. allocated for incentive payments to employees of Rospotrebnadzor organizations.Source: Order of the Government of the Russian Federation of 18.03.2020 N 648-r. |
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OTHER PLANNED MEASURES FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF PRIORITY MEASURES (ACTIONS) TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SITUATION OF THE SITUATION |
a) The establishment of a zero rate of import customs duty for goods determined by the Government of the Russian Federation, including medicines and medical devices, will be carried out.b) The “third extra” rule was temporarily suspended for public procurement of medicines and medical devices according to the list of goods determined by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Health. The government obliged the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Health to put this interim measure into effect by 03/25/2020 (we did not find advising legal acts in open sources as of 04/02/2020);c) Implementation of measures to support manufacturers of pharmaceutical products, personal protective equipment and disinfectants, including the issuance of special loans from the funds of the FRP. The government obliged the Ministry of Industry to put this interim measure into effect by 03/25/2020 (we did not find advising legal acts in open sources as of 04/02/2020);d) There will be the introduction of unified non-tariff regulation measures within the EAEU in the form of a ban on the export of critical medicines, medical equipment and materials, protective and hygienic means. The government obliged the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Federal Customs Service to put this interim measure into effect by 25.03.2020; The ban on the export of certain medical devices is already in force and will last until June 1, 2020 (Resolution of 02.03.2020 N 223)e) Operational monitoring of the availability of medicines, medical devices, disinfectants and personal protection in trade organizations has been carried out everywhere. The FAS is held daily, starting March 15. |
