Ukraine May Face Disruptions In Medicine Supplies Due To Russian Shelling, Industry Association Says

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) This was reported to Ukrinform by the public association“Pharmaceutical Professional Association of Ukraine” (APAU).

Damage to logistics and civilian infrastructure resulting from repeated attacks by Russian occupiers is directly affecting supply chains and the continuity of medical drug and product supplies. The association notes that delays in the supply of certain categories of medicines have been observed, and distributors are currently unable to provide exact timelines for the full resumption of supplies.

The APAU emphasizes that pharmacies are the final link in the supply chain and cannot independently compensate for drug shortages if manufacturers or distributors are unable to supply them. Therefore, coordination among manufacturers, distributors, the pharmacy sector, and government agencies is necessary to stabilize the situation.

Representatives of the pharmaceutical market are already consulting with the Ministry of Health and the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada regarding next steps.

In particular, the APAU's proposals include simplifying procedures for importing medicines, expanding pharmacies' access to financial support and preferential loans, utilizing parallel import mechanisms, and creating additional opportunities for pharmacies to operate in secure locations, such as the metro, underground walkways, and shelters.

The association urges citizens not to panic and not to stockpile medications unless absolutely necessary, as the mass accumulation of excessive home supplies places an additional strain on the supply system. At the same time, patients who regularly take medications to treat chronic conditions are advised to plan their purchases in advance and maintain a stockpile of approximately 2–3 months' supply-in accordance with their doctor's prescriptions.

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The APAU has assured that the pharmacy sector remains stable and continues to operate, and that the supply situation is being constantly monitored to prevent systemic disruptions.

As reported by Ukrinform, on September 3, a Russian attack damaged, among other things, a warehouse containing products from the pharmaceutical company Teva.

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