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DRUG PRICES TO RISE
http://www.aysor.am/en/news/2012/12/24/samvel-zaqaryan/
24.12.2012, 14:01
A growth has been recorded in Armenia's pharmaceutical sector in the
past ten years.
Director of the Union of Armenia's Drug Manufacturers and Importers
Samvel Zakarain summed up the year, saying that by estimate, an annual
growth of 13-14% was recorded. Exports grew by 9-10%.
Starting from January 1, the good manufacturing practice (GMP)
standard introduction process will begin in Armenia. In this case,
raw materials, equipment, even the color of the walls in a drug store
and the uniform of its staff shall be in line with European standards.
In recent months there were press reports that prices of 80% of drugs
grew by 30%. In this connection Zakarian said: "The drug market is
stable, prices have not risen. Prices of some drugs grew by 6-8%
due to some issues, such as transportation, and so on. Instead,
prices of many drugs have fallen".
The GMP standard introduction process is expensive, due to which a
growth in prices in possible.
Zakarian promised that the price growth will be a slight one.
http://www.aysor.am/en/news/2012/12/24/samvel-zaqaryan/
24.12.2012, 14:01
A growth has been recorded in Armenia's pharmaceutical sector in the
past ten years.
Director of the Union of Armenia's Drug Manufacturers and Importers
Samvel Zakarain summed up the year, saying that by estimate, an annual
growth of 13-14% was recorded. Exports grew by 9-10%.
Starting from January 1, the good manufacturing practice (GMP)
standard introduction process will begin in Armenia. In this case,
raw materials, equipment, even the color of the walls in a drug store
and the uniform of its staff shall be in line with European standards.
In recent months there were press reports that prices of 80% of drugs
grew by 30%. In this connection Zakarian said: "The drug market is
stable, prices have not risen. Prices of some drugs grew by 6-8%
due to some issues, such as transportation, and so on. Instead,
prices of many drugs have fallen".
The GMP standard introduction process is expensive, due to which a
growth in prices in possible.
Zakarian promised that the price growth will be a slight one.