Murashko announced the receipt of medicines by "Mail Russia" since 2026

In the coming year, the Russian Post, a state-owned public postal operator, will be able to sell medicines and medicines in localities where there are no medical organizations and pharmacies. This was announced on December 29 by the head of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko.

"On medicines, this document is currently under development, and I think we will launch this process in 2026," he said in an interview with Rossiya 1 TV channel.

According to him, currently 40 thousand medical and obstetric stations throughout the country are selling medicines, and the Russian Post already has the right to sell medical products. Murashko stressed that in this "absolute" and "necessary" issue for the country, a system for maintaining the quality of medicines is very important.

Assistance on wheels: mobile pharmacies may appear in Russia

They will provide medicines to hard-to-reach and small settlements.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 6, the government, the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) and the regions will address a strategy for the development of sports medicine in Russia until 2030. According to him, new approaches will have to be reflected in the services of state information systems. According to Putin, it will contain information about those who regularly exercise and their health dynamics. In addition, he added, recommendations on the volume and quality of the load will be posted on the platform.

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