Sergei Sobyanin: Production of advanced drugs and medicinal materials is growing in Moscow

The production of advanced drugs, high-tech medicinal materials and products is growing in Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin divulged on his MAX channel.

"In particular, throughout six months of the year, Moscow-based companies produced 29.4 per cent more drugs for treating respiratory conditions, 9.1 per cent more drugs for the nervous systems and 22.2 per cent more products that affect blood and blood formation," Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Moscow Mayor’s Max channel

The Technopolis Moscow special economic zone is the key industry development site. The largest pharma cluster in Russia is forming there, as 10 out of 14 companies are already making innovation drugs and medicinal products.

"The city supports manufacturers via tax cuts, financing instruments, and ready-made infrastructure," shared Sergei Sobyanin.

That way Moscow helps businesses expand their capacities, implement new technologies and produce more medicines for various Russian regions.