Presidential instructions on compiling a list of essential medications 2011-04-19 09:15:00 Dmitry Medvedev instructed the government to develop the procedure and mechanism for compiling a list of vital and essential medicines, based on the approved standards of medical care. The instruction also aims to improve the procedure for establishing the upper limit on ex-works prices for medication from the said list by drug manufacturers, in order to avoid unjustifiable growth in retail drug prices and a decrease in their availability in pharmacies. The Healthcare and Social Development Ministry has been instructed to ensure drafting relevant regulations.