Residents of remote villages in Russia will be able to purchase medications at the post office.
The government has authorized the sale of over-the-counter medications at Russian Post offices. in rural areas, where there are no pharmacies or medical facilities. This was reported by the assistant to the Minister of Health. Alexey Kuznetsov.
Over-the-counter medications by mail
Post offices will dispense over a hundred of the most commonly used outpatient medications. According to the Ministry of Health, these medications do not require special storage conditions. However, only employees who have undergone special training in their acceptance, storage, and dispensing will be able to sell them. They will not be authorized to provide pharmaceutical advice.
Rural residents will also be able to purchase frequently prescribed medications that don't require special temperature control from mobile pharmacies. The initial phase of the experiment is limited to Nizhny Novgorod и Kursk region. Only professional pharmacists will be able to operate such points, and pharmacies will need a license to sell and transport medications valid for at least three years to participate.
The duration of the experiment and its scale
The experiment will last until September 1, 2029. During this time, the mobile drug sales mechanism is planned to be refined and then scaled up nationwide.
Russian Post branches have long been exploring new formats: they sell canned goods, pasta, sweets, household chemicals, and toys. For gardeners, there are also seeds and fertilizers.
Previously there proposed sell domestic wine. The Altai branches are already sell chicken, sausage, and semi-finished meat products. Moreover, Russian Post can Become the sole supplier of 18+ goods. This follows from a bill to support the state-owned company, prepared by the Ministry of Digital Development.