The Russian government has simplified the issuance of permits for the remote sale of over-the-counter drugs. Relevant resolution the signatory is the Prime Minister of the country Mikhail Mishustin.
Pharmacy organizations will be able to apply for such permits to Roszdravnadzor through a single portal “Gosuslugi”. It is no longer required to indicate the main state number of a legal entity and TIN when submitting applications, the data will be downloaded automatically. Notifications regarding the readiness of applications will also appear on the portal.
Organizations will be able to obtain permission for the remote sale of medicines in their personal account in the form of an electronic document with a link to an entry in a special register. In addition, pharmacies do not need to reissue permits in case of any changes in their activities. “In such cases, it will be enough to send an application to Roszdravnadzor to enter the necessary information in the register of issued permits and attach supporting documents,” the statement says. message.
In May 2020, once morest the backdrop of the spread of coronavirus infection, the government approved the remote sale of over-the-counter medicines. Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to conduct an experiment on the electronic sale of prescription drugs. In October last year, the law on the experimental sale of prescription drugs was adopted by the State Duma. However, not all prescription drugs will be available for purchase online. The stop list included, in particular, narcotic and psychotropic substances.
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