Zelensky instructs to reduce drug prices in Ukraine

Prices for medicines in Ukraine should become more affordable

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Minister of Health should ensure Real reduction in prices for medicines, to make Ukrainians feel that medicines are becoming more affordable.

A direct request to the Ministry of Health

The Head of State emphasised that the issue of the cost of medicines was one of the key social aspects, and the government should deliver concrete results, Not just reports or promises.

«The Minister of Health must provide concrete results so that people feel that medicines are really becoming more affordable,» Zelensky said.

Accessibility of medicines is a priority

The President also reminded that the state should Strengthen the system of providing medicines to the population, especially for people with chronic diseases, pensioners and veterans.
The Ministry of Health is expected to prepare proposals on price regulation, expansion of the “Affordable Medicines” programme” and control over pricing in private pharmacies.