Murashko recalled the cost of the Sputnik V vaccine

The price of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, including delivery, is about 900 rubles, but for Russians it is purchased by the state. This was reported to RIA Novosti by the head of the Russian Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko.

“Covid has caused additional costs. This is primarily the cost of vaccination - "Sputnik V" costs about 900 rubles. taking into account delivery, all this is paid by the state today,” the minister said.

In November, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which together with the Gamaleya Center participated in the development of Sputnik V, announced that one dose of the vaccine for other countries would cost less than $10 (the Central Bank exchange rate at the time of publication of the news was 72.9 rubles per dollar). ). At the same time, two doses are required for vaccination, that is, in general, the price of vaccination will be no more than $20.

Later, the Ministry of Health of Russia registered the maximum selling price of the Sputnik V manufacturer, it amounted to 1942 rubles. for two components. However, at the end of February, the department re-registered the maximum selling price for the vaccine, reducing it to 866 rubles. 81 kop. for two components (excluding value added tax).