The situation in Artsakh pharmacies is critical

YEREVAN, JANUARY 10, ARMENPRESS. Due to the closure of the Stepanakert-Goris interstate highway (Lachin Corridor - ed.) by the Azerbaijanis, the shortage of certain types of medicines and baby food increases further in the pharmacies of Artsakh.

ARMENPRESS reports Shushan Nazaretyan, a pharmacist of the "Gedeon Richter" pharmacy chain operating in the capital of Artsakh, said that at the moment, there is a great demand for baby milk, baby diapers and antibiotics. "Children up to 6-7 years old need liquid antibiotics to prevent emerging infectious processes, and there are no liquid antibiotics at all. There are also no antipyretic drugs for children of the same age group. We were able to solve the problem with substitute medicines for a week or two, but they have already run out," Nazaretyan said.

According to her, there are no drugs or insulin syringes for diabetic patients in the network. And if this situation persists for another week, the pharmacy will be completely empty.

According to Lilit Barseghyan, pharmacologist of "Li Pharma" pharmacy, the demand for antipyretic and blood pressure drugs is high among the citizens. "The number of antibiotics is also very limited. After the blockade, we received antipyretics for children and medicines for diabetes patients three times. We also received a limited amount of baby food. they are already running out. We hope that we will have replenishment in the next few days, for which we will be very grateful," said Barseghyan, emphasizing that the medicines are sold at the previous prices.

According to Eleonora Grigoryan, pharmacologist, owner of "Ellen" pharmacy in Stepanakert, they had not been in such a situation for about 40 years. "The pharmacy is almost empty. Most of the citizens also need essential medicines. There is no price change. Very often, depending on the circumstances, we even provide the residents with the medicine free," added Grigoryan.

Since December 12, Azerbaijan keeps the only highway connecting Artsakh to the world, the Lachin Corridor, closed, citing false environmental reasons.