13:03 - 7.07.2023
July 7, Fineko/abc.az. The main purpose of the amendments to the Law on Medicines is to optimize prices in the market of medicines and, in particular, to prevent growth of prices for medicines, the prices of which have recently increased, ABC.AZ reports, quoting MP Vugar Bayramov.
He noted that in order to stabilize and optimize prices on the market of medicines for the long term, in particular, to reduce them, it is necessary to organize local production.
"Azerbaijan imports more than 90% of the demand for medicines. Ultimately, this affects prices. In particular, it is possible to organize local production with fraternal Türkiye. The organization of domestic production can practically lead to a sharp reduction in the price of medicines. Negotiations are underway in this direction. A faster start of local production can also lead to better quality medicines and, in particular, to a reduction in the shortage of medicines," he said.
