Russia must drop Western drugs, Putin says

The President of Russia urged to increase the share of domestic medicines in the market. Thus, it is necessary to modernize equipment and build new production facilities, as well as increase attention in the training of specialized specialists.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the need to increase the share of domestic drugs on the market. According to the head of state, it is necessary to strengthen independence from foreign suppliers.

The Russian leader noted that in order to achieve the goal, it is necessary to modernize equipment and build new production facilities, improve technologies, increase the number of personnel, the volumes of material and technical potential of research laboratories and centers.

In addition, Putin drew attention to the need to improve the training of specialists, technologists, and pharmacists.

According to Putin, the Russian pharmaceutical industry is showing a positive trend. The head of the Russian state stressed that all relevant specialists make a huge contribution to the development of this area.