Nizhny Novgorod residents spent 3.5 billion rubles on medications in February.

      March 31, 2026 09:50 Economy Residents of the Nizhny Novgorod region spent 3.5 billion rubles on medications in February. This was reported by the editor-in-chief of the medical publication "Statsionar-Press," Alexey Nikонов, on his Telegram channel, citing data from RNC Pharma.

      In the last month of winter, pharmacies in the region sold more than 8 million packages of medications. This is slightly less than a year ago. However, in monetary terms, the market grew by 3.8%.

      The average price of one conditional package reached 429 rubles, increasing by 13.9% over the year. The average receipt also rose by the same amount — from 742 to 849 rubles.

      In February, residents of the region most frequently purchased painkillers and cold remedies. Also among the popular items were medications for liver and gallbladder treatment. A significant increase was shown by the hypoglycemic drug "Tirzetta." The anticoagulant "Xarelto" ranked fourth in the brand ratings for the month.

      It was previously reported that in 2025, residents of Nizhny Novgorod spent a record 104.8 million rubles on migraine medications. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+