CURRENT ISSUES OF IMPORT OF MEDICAL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Abstract

The import of medical products remains an important topic at present, given the relevance of healthcare in connection with the sanctions policy of Western countries and the ambiguous situation with foreign supplies of medical products. The situation with the dominant share of imported medical products in the Russian market highlights the dependence on international supplies and technologies in the healthcare sector. The policies and sanctions imposed by the European Union and other countries regarding the supply of medical equipment to Russia cause certain restrictions and difficulties due to the current political situation. Although these goods are classified as vital and do not fall under sanctions, many companies from Europe and the United States have suspended deliveries due to the so-called «moral embargo». Lack of access to modern equipment and medicines can lead to a deterioration in the quality of medical care, an increase in waiting times for treatment, as well as possible complications and a deterioration in the prognosis of the disease in patients. The article analyzes the dynamics of the medical products market over the past few years, and identifies changes in the structure of the medical devices market. The share in the import of medical equipment to Russia was also studied. In addition, the prospects for the development of the medical industry are considered and the current situation is assessed. To solve the problem in the short term, the necessary measures have been proposed to include vital medical devices and equipment in the list of the Ministry of Industry and Trade for its import according to the rules of parallel import.