Drug supplies from Russia to the EU grew by 66% in July and reached their highest level since September 2025

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Drug supplies from Russia to the European Union increased by two-thirds in July compared to June and reached their highest level since September last year.

The European Union purchased 22 million euros worth of medicines from Russia in January-July, which is 21% more than in the same period a year earlier.

MOSCOW, September 16 - RIA Novosti. Supplies of medicines from Russia to the European Union increased by two-thirds this July compared to June and reached their highest level since September last year, according to Eurostat data studied by RIA Novosti.

Thus, in July, the EU imported 5.99 million euros worth of medicines from Russia, which turned out to be the maximum value since September 2025. Over the month, the cost of supplies increased by 66%, and in annual terms - by 36%.

In total, in January-July, the European Union purchased 22 million euros worth of medicines from Russia - 21% more than in the same period a year earlier.