Pharmacies in Almaty will soon stock a wide range of social drugs
In the bustling city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, pharmacies continue to stock a substantial amount of COVID-19 treatment drugs, with approximately 90% of city pharmacies holding these essential medicines. The overall demand for these drugs and medical masks remains stable, according to recent reports.
Despite this, pharmacies in Almaty are currently re-evaluating their prices for certain anti-COVID drugs due to price caps. This adjustment may lead to temporary unavailability of some drugs as suppliers navigate the new pricing landscape. However, the city akimat is taking active steps to ensure pharmacies are well-stocked with socially significant drugs and medical devices.
The management of COVID-19 drug and device supply in Almaty is a collaborative effort between the government, manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. Weekly monitoring of essential medicines and medical devices is conducted in hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies to ensure adequate stock levels, particularly during peak demand.
Funds from the National Fund are utilised to supply drugs to city pharmacies, and a non-depletable reserve of 8 million units of drugs and medical devices is available in the city. As of the latest reports, 23.4 million units have been sold, and 23.8 million are in stock, providing a two-month supply buffer.
In addition, over 1 million units of these drugs are stored in the city's pharmacies' warehouses, and out of the 40.1 million drugs and medical devices planned for import, 47.2 million have been brought into the city. No instructions have been given to remove any drugs from sale in city pharmacies, ensuring continued access to these vital treatments for Almaty residents.
For those seeking precise, up-to-date information on this topic, it is recommended to consult official sources such as the Kazakhstan Ministry of Healthcare, local Almaty health department communications, or reliable news reports directly covering pharmaceutical supply management and pricing regulations related to COVID-19 treatments in Almaty.
- The city akimat, in conjunction with the government and other stakeholders, is working to ensure enough socially significant drugs and medical devices, including COVID-19 treatments, are available in Almaty pharmacies, despite price adjustments.
- To maintain a sufficient supply buffer, funds from the National Fund are used to supply drugs to city pharmacies, and a non-depletable reserve of 8 million units of drugs and medical devices is kept in the city, with ongoing weekly monitoring in hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
