Pharmacy sales in Ukraine in the first half of 2025 increased by 11% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2024, reaching UAH 105.214 billion, while in real terms they decreased by 2.78% to 567.02 million packages, according to data from a study conducted by Business Credit and reported to Interfax-Ukraine.
According to the data, the weighted average price of goods in the pharmacy basket at the end of the first half of the year was UAH 185.56 per package, which is 14.17% more than in the same period last year.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in January-June 2025 increased in monetary terms by 10.33% to almost UAH 81.929 billion, while in real terms they decreased by 2.32% to almost UAH 399.292 million.
The average retail price of medicines in the first half of the year was 205.19 UAH per package, which is almost 13% more than a year ago.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements in January-June increased by 17.67% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2024, to almost UAH 11.679 billion, while in real terms they decreased by 1.5% to 49.479 million packages. The average price in this segment increased by 19.5% to UAH 236.03 per unit.
As reported, pharmacy sales in Ukraine at the end of 2024 increased in monetary terms by 10.67% compared to 2023, to UAH 192.843 billion, and in real terms decreased by 5%, to over 1.157 billion packages. The weighted average price of goods in the pharmacy basket at the end of 2024 was 166.59 UAH, 16.53% more than in 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in 2024 increased to UAH 151 billion, or by 10.83% compared to the previous year, but in real terms decreased by 5.64% to 810.155 million packages. The weighted average retail price of medicines at the end of 2024 was 186.39 UAH per unit, which is 17.45% higher than in 2023.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements in 2024 increased by 11.06% in monetary terms, to UAH 19.992 billion, and decreased by almost 3.06% in real terms, to 99.012 million packages. The weighted average price in this segment at the end of 2024 increased by 14.56% compared to 2023, to UAH 201.92 per unit.
In February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky enacted the NSDC’s decision of February 12 on additional measures to ensure the availability of medicines for Ukrainians, according to which the government, manufacturers, and pharmacy chains will determine a list of 100 drugs for which prices will be reduced by 30% starting March 1. It was also planned to ban marketing and promotional services related to the sale of medicines to end consumers from March 1 until the Cabinet of Ministers introduces separate wholesale price referencing for all medicines.
In January-February 2025, pharmacy sales in Ukraine increased by 11.44% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2024, to UAH 36.03 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 5.6%, to more than 190.6 million packages.
According to Business Credit, according to its research, the weighted average price of pharmacy basket goods inJanuary-February amounted to UAH 189.07, which is 18.3% more than in the same period in 2024.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in January-February 2025 amounted to UAH 28.292 billion, which is 11.98% more than a year earlier, but in physical terms, pharmacy sales of medicines during this period decreased by 5.52% to 134.978 million packs.
The weighted average retail price of medicines amounted to UAH 209.61 per unit in the first two months of the year, which is 18.53% higher than a year earlier.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements in January-February increased by 13.41% in monetary terms to UAH 4.052 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by almost 3.17% to 17.784 million packs. The weighted average price in this segment in two months of 2025 increased by 17.13% compared to 2023, to UAH 227.87 per unit.
At the same time, according to Business Credit, a decrease in sales in physical terms was recorded in all segments of the pharmacy basket.
As reported, pharmacy sales in Ukraine in 2024 increased by 10.67% in monetary terms compared to 2023 – to UAH 192.843 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 5% – to more than 1.157 billion packs. The weighted average price of pharmacy basket products in 2024 amounted to UAH 166.59, which is 16.53% more than in 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in 2024 amounted to UAH 151 billion, which is 10.83% more than a year earlier, but in physical terms, pharmacy sales of medicines decreased by 5.64% to 810.155 million packs. The weighted average retail price of medicines in 2024 amounted to UAH 186.39 per unit, which is 17.45% more than in 2023.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements in 2024 increased by 11.06% in monetary terms to UAH 19.992 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by almost 3.06% to 99.012 million packs. The weighted average price in this segment in 2024 increased by 14.56% compared to 2023 to UAH 201.92 per unit.
Pharmacy sales in Ukraine in 2024 increased by 10.67% in monetary terms compared to 2023 – up to UAH 192.843 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 5% to more than 1.157 billion packages.
Business Credit told Interfax-Ukraine that, according to its research, the weighted average price of pharmacy basket goods in 2024 amounted to UAH 166.59, up 16.53% compared to 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in 2024 amounted to UAH 151 billion, which is 10.83% more than a year earlier, but in physical terms, pharmacy sales of medicines decreased by 5.64% to 810.155 million packs.
In 2024, the weighted average retail price of medicines amounted to UAH 186.39 per unit, which is 17.45% more than in 2023.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements in 2024 increased by 11.06% in monetary terms to UAH 19.992 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by almost 3.06% to 99.012 million packs. The weighted average price in this segment in 2024 increased by 14.56% compared to 2023, to UAH 201.92 per unit.
At the same time, according to Business Credit, a decrease in sales in physical terms was recorded in almost all segments of the pharmacy basket, except for dermatocosmetics (+1.34%), medical equipment (+6.29%), mineral water (+3.82%) and bandages (+6.61%).
As reported, in January-June 2024, pharmacy sales in Ukraine increased by 12.67% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2023 to UAH 94.784 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 4.7% to 583.21 million packs. The weighted average price of pharmacy basket products during this period amounted to UAH 162.52, which is 18.25% more than in the same period of 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicinal products in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 74.258 billion, which is 12.68% more than in the same period of 2023, but in physical terms decreased by 5.13% to 408.796 million packs. The weighted average retail price of medicinal products in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 181.65 per unit, which is 18.67% more than a year earlier.
Pharmacy sales in Ukraine in January-November 2024 increased by 10.77% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2023 to UAH 174.22 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 4.99% to almost 1.059 billion packages.
According to Business Credit, according to its research, the weighted average price of pharmacy basket goods during this period was UAH 165.07, which is 16.6% more than in the same period in 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in January-November 2024 amounted to UAH 136.889 billion, which is 10.91% more than in the same period in 2023, but in physical terms, pharmacy sales of medicines decreased by 5.53% to 740.71 million packs.
The weighted average retail price of medicines in January-November 2024 amounted to UAH 184.81 per unit, which is 17.41% more than a year earlier.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements in 11 months increased by 11.28% in monetary terms to UAH 17.99 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by almost 3.04% to 89.873 million packs. The weighted average price in this segment increased by 14.76% over 11 months compared to the same period in 2023, to UAH 200.17 per unit.
As reported, in January-June 2024, pharmacy sales in Ukraine increased by 12.67% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2023 to UAH 94.784 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 4.7% to 583.21 million packs. The weighted average price of pharmacy basket products for this period amounted to UAH 162.52, which is 18.25% more than in the same period of 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicinal products in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 74.258 billion, which is 12.68% more than in the same period of 2023, but in physical terms decreased by 5.13% to 408.796 million packs. The weighted average retail price of medicines in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 181.65 per unit, which is 18.67% more than a year earlier.
Pharmacy sales in Ukraine in January-September 2024 increased by 12% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2023 – up to UAH 141.17 billion, while in physical terms it decreased by 4.97% – to almost 862.731 million packs.
According to Business Credit, according to its research, the weighted average price of pharmacy basket items during this period was UAH 163.64, which is 17.9% more than in the same period in 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in January-September 2024 amounted to UAH 110.667 billion, which is 12.3% more than in the same period in 2023, but in physical terms, pharmacy sales of medicines decreased by 5.48% to 602.525 million packs.
The weighted average retail price of medicines in January-September 2024 amounted to UAH 183.67 per unit, which is 18.8% more than a year earlier.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements in the first nine months of the year increased by 13.16% to UAH 14.378 billion in monetary terms, while in physical terms they decreased by almost 3.17% to 72.098 million packs. The weighted average price in this segment in the first half of the year increased by 16.87% compared to the same period in 2023 to UAH 199.42 per unit.
As reported, in January-June 2024, pharmacy sales in Ukraine increased by 12.67% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2023 to UAH 94.784 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 4.7% to 583.21 million packs. The weighted average price of pharmacy basket products during this period amounted to UAH 162.52, which is 18.25% more than in the same period of 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicinal products in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 74.258 billion, which is 12.68% more than in the same period of 2023, but in physical terms decreased by 5.13% to 408.796 million packs. The weighted average retail price of medicines in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 181.65 per unit, which is 18.67% more than a year earlier.
Pharmacy sales in Ukraine in January-August 2024 increased by 13.1% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2023 to UAH 125.712 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 4.5% to almost 700.042 million packages.
Business Credit told Interfax-Ukraine that, according to its research, the weighted average price of pharmacy basket items during this period was UAH 163.25, up 18.47% compared to the same period in 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicines in January-August 2024 amounted to UAH 98.565 billion, which is 13.3% more than in the same period in 2023, but in physical terms, pharmacy sales of medicines decreased by 4.9% to 537.982 million packs.
The weighted average retail price of medicines in January-August 2024 amounted to UAH 183.21 per unit, which is 19.22% higher than a year earlier.
Pharmacy sales of dietary supplements increased by 15% in monetary terms to UAH 12.846 billion over the eight months, while physical sales decreased by almost 2% to 64.658 million packs. The weighted average price in this segment in the first half of the year increased by 17.36% compared to the same period in 2023 to UAH 198.68 per unit.
At the same time, in the first half of the year, almost all segments of the pharmacy basket showed negative sales dynamics in physical terms.
As reported, in January-June 2024, pharmacy sales in Ukraine increased by 12.67% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2023 – to UAH 94.784 billion, while in physical terms they decreased by 4.7% to 583.21 million packs. The weighted average price of pharmacy basket products during this period amounted to UAH 162.52, which is 18.25% more than in the same period of 2023.
At the same time, pharmacy sales of medicinal products in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 74.258 billion, which is 12.68% more than in the same period of 2023, but in physical terms decreased by 5.13% to 408.796 million packs. The weighted average retail price of medicines in January-June 2024 amounted to UAH 181.65 per unit, which is 18.67% more than a year earlier.
