Government tenders for production of life-saving drugs in Russia

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade Ministry has announced a tender for the production of five imported drugs, which are not produced by domestic manufacturers, and are not protected by patents of foreign companies in Russia.

Among these drugs are gadodiamide and iohexol (both diagnostic contrast media agents), propofol, a drug that reduces anxiety and tension, and promotes relaxation and sleep or loss of consciousness, as well as ropivacaine, and sevoflurane, which are used for anesthesia. All of the drugs are considered as life-saving.

Under the terms of the tender, the government plans to allocate 18 million rubles (around $650,000) for the development of technology and organization of production per each lot. Tenders are expected to be held on August 3.