Antiresus immunoglobulin purchased for St. Petersburg maternity hospitals

An antiresus immunoglobulin has appeared in maternity hospitals in St. Petersburg. This was stated by Deputy of the Legislative Assembly Andrey Ryabokon.

The 78 TV channel, citing the city health committee, writes that the procurement procedure for this drug is currently difficult due to the fact that it is not on the market. Maternity hospitals have to purchase it in small batches.

The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation clarifies that the additional introduction of antiresus immunoglobulin is scheduled for July 2025.

The agency previously reported that Russian and foreign-made antiresus immunoglobulin cannot be found in pharmacies in at least 75 Russian regions. In addition, there was a shortage of this drug in medical institutions. For example, he was not in the perinatal centers of St. Petersburg and some medical institutions in Moscow, doctors and patients told Izvestia on June 16.

The drug is used to prevent Rhesus conflict between mother and fetus.