More than one half of Russians stated that they would not purchase COVID-19 medicines if they were costly, according to a survey conducted in the fourth quarter of 2020. Furthermore, approximately 45 percent held the view that such products should be available to purchase only with a prescription.
Opinion on medication against the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Russia in 4th quarter 2020, by statement
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Would not purchase a COVID-19 medicine if its price was high
53%
COVID-19 medicines should be sold strictly by prescription
45.1%
Immune system boosting medicines are the best COVID-19 prevention method
33.2%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents53%53%45.1%45.1%33.2%33.2%Would not purchase a COVID-19 medicine if its price was highCOVID-19 medicines should be sold strictly by prescriptionImmune system boosting medicines are the best COVID-19 preventionmethod
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%
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