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Roman Shabrov, advocate and partner at BRACE Law Firm, participated in the XXVIII All-Russian Conference State Regulation in the Sphere of Circulation of Medicinal Products and Medical Devices – PharmMedCirculation 2026, held on May 14–15, 2026, in St. Petersburg. The event traditionally brings together regulators, manufacturers, distributors, and specialized legal experts to discuss the enforcement landscape and application of pharmaceutical legislation.
About the Event
The Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor) organized the XXVIII PharmMedCirculation 2026 All-Russian Conference jointly with the FGBU “IMCEUAOSMP” of Roszdravnadzor, with the support of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The conference took place in St. Petersburg in a hybrid in-person and online format. In 2026, the event marked its twenty-eighth anniversary, continuing a tradition of annual specialized forums dedicated to discussing state regulation within the industry.
Key Agenda
The business program covered priority areas of legal and regulatory frameworks governing the circulation of medicinal products and medical devices:
- Circulation of medicinal products;
- Market access and product launches;
- Quality control mechanisms;
- Licensing of pharmaceutical activities.
The conference featured multiple formats, including a plenary session, panel discussions, roundtables, and educational workshops tailored for life sciences industry professionals.
The event included four specialized sessions accredited by the Commission on Continuous Medical and Pharmaceutical Education:
- Transforming Pharmaceutical Distribution: New Logistic Challenges;
- Quality Systems in Pharmaceutical Activities;
- The Role of State Pharmaceutical Enterprises in Ensuring Drug Security;
- Preferential Drug Provision: Challenges, Trends, and Development Prospects.
The conference brought together medicinal product manufacturers, wholesale and retail trade organizations, pharmacy chains, quality control laboratories, medical institutions conducting clinical trials, and representatives of regional healthcare management authorities from the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Significance for Legal Practice
The regulatory framework governing the circulation of medicinal products represents a core area of expertise within the BRACE Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Law practice. Participation by the firm's specialists in key regulatory forums, including the PharmMedCirculation 2026 conference, ensures that our legal analytics remain fully updated regarding licensing, mandatory labelling, imports, and the circulation of medicinal products, alongside interconnected issues of compliance, antitrust, and customs and tariff regulation.
BRACE Law Firm provides legal services to domestic and foreign businesses across Russia and the EAEU member states, advising on both Russian and international law. Our core practice areas encompass legal support for the pharmaceutical industry, compliance and sanctions law, and commercial transactions and operations support.
