Authors
Vlasov V. V.
Plavinski S. L.
Society for Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract
The current practice of providing the population of the Russian Federation with medicines is considered. A lack of systematic approach to solving this problem is stated. Authors draw attention to the difficulty in carrying out price control measures for of medicines. Conclusion is made that there is no obvious solution to the problem due to the amount of the necessary funds, and to the existing structure of drug supply.
Key words
drug supply, free medicines, outpatient treatment, copayments, social assistance, drug price control
