In Moldova, more than 1,500 medications—mostly inexpensive ones—have disappeared over the past five years

In Moldova, the range of medications available in pharmacies has decreased significantly over the past five years, with inexpensive drugs being the first to disappear from the market. Against this backdrop, household spending on over-the-counter medications has risen, and there is increasing discussion within the industry about the impact of price regulation and markups on the availability of medications.