The aging of the population, which is accompanied by an increase in diseases on the one hand, and the return of attention like never before to health as a result of the pandemic on the other, are keeping the demand for medicines at the highest levels ever.
"At this age we are, of course we take medication. Not for blood pressure or other illnesses, we will definitely have medication," say the citizens.
Data from the Institute of Statistics shows that 28.2 billion lek of pharmaceutical products were imported last year. Compared to 2023, imports expanded by 1.3 billion lek, approaching the levels of 2021, which marked a separate record.
"It has become a kind of culture. In addition to the increase in diseases as a result of aging, there are many citizens who take more care of their health by taking vitamins or other supplements," pharmacist Elda Tomçini told A2 CNN.
According to pharmacists, the most interested age groups are those over 60 who are still suffering from the effects of the flu, but also young mothers for their children's viruses.
"Citizens have increased interest in more pharmaceutical products from European markets, which if included in the list of medicines in Albania could further increase imports," emphasizes Tomcini.
Data from ISNTAT shows that in the past 12 months, a total of 6,480 tons of pharmaceutical products were imported, 74 tons more than in 2020, which marked the peak of Covid-19. (A2 Televizion)
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