Russian pharmaceutical industry innovative development: present state and prospects

Abstract

In the article the innovative development of the Russian Federation pharmaceutical industry is considered in the context of global trends and world pharmaceutical market development priority areas. The countries’ patent activity in the sphere of medical technologies and pharmaceuticals is considered. The main technological and conceptual trends in the development of the Russian pharmaceutical market have been identified. The results obtained are aimed at the Russian pharmaceutical market innovative development in the context of global instability. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that on its basis it is possible to develop tools aimed at increasing the level of innovation in the Russian pharmaceutical industry.

Socio-Demographic and Economic Factors of the Pharmaceutical Market Development in Russia

“…The pharmaceutical market of Russia consists of two main segments: commercial and state. The consumption of medicines at the expense of the population's funds remains one of the main parts of the drug supply of the healthcare system [4]. It accounts for about 64% in monetary terms and almost 85% in packages.…”