Drug prices in Ukraine are falling: Lyashko named new indicators

Ukraine has recorded a decrease in pharmaceutical prices after the introduction of a number of decisions on the availability of medicines. In July 2026, the price index for pharmaceutical products was 97.1, which indicates deflation.

Minister of Health Viktor Lyashko spoke about the situation on the pharmaceutical market during a meeting of the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada.

Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy put into effect a decision of the National Security and Defense Council aimed at reducing prices for medicines by 30%.

How have drug prices changed

According to Lyashko, after the peak increase in prices in March 2025, the situation began to change.

Since February 2026, the price index for pharmaceutical products has remained below 100. In July, it was 97.1, which indicates a decrease in prices in the relevant category.

To implement the decision on the availability of medicines, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Law No. 4239, which provides for the introduction of the National Price Catalog.

Law No. 4454 was also adopted on the implementation of the Bolar provision and introduced marginal trade allowances and sanctions for their violation.

Prices will be compared with eight countries

A separate mechanism was the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 439. It provides for the referencing of the cost of medicines at prices in eight countries, and also establishes pricing rules for generic drugs.

In addition, in Ukraine, inspections by the State Medical Service were resumed and issues of marketing medicines were regulated.

“Affordable Medicines” expanded to 1,040 positions

In 2026, the “Affordable Medicines” program was significantly expanded. 329 positions were added to it, after which the total number of drugs in the program increased from 711 to 1,040.

In July, the program also included 262 trade names of drugs for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The issue of the cost of medicines remains particularly important for Ukrainians. According to the results of a WHO survey in Ukraine, over 80% of Ukrainian households have problems with access to medicines, and every third family is forced to postpone treatment or completely abandon it.