Farmaciya (Pharmacy)
Peer-review scientific and practical medical journal
Editor-in-chief
- Irina A. Samylina, Doctor of of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Corresponding Member of the RAS
Publisher
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Publishing House «Russkiy Vrach»
Founder
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Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
- Russian Center for Pharmaceutical and Medical-Technical Information
About
“Farmaciya” (Pharmacy) is a journal that publishes the results of researches in all areas of modern pharmacy. It analyzes problems in the standardization of both synthetic and natural medicaments and in the elaboration of current normative documents assuring the high quality of drugs and gives the latest data on procedures developed to determine them in biological fluids. The journal covers in detail the issues of technology aimed at preparing original agents, including those using nanotechnologies, the translation of ex tempore formulations to industrial production, and the results of pharmacoeconomic and pharmacological studies conducted in both animal experiments and clinical settings.
According to the Decision of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC) the journal "Farmaciya" is included into the list of leading peer-reviewed scientific journals, in which the main results of the thesis for the degree of doctor and candidate of sciences should be published. Journal "Farmaciya" is included in the Russian Science Citation Index.
According to the data of the Scientific Electronic Library eLIBRARY.RU as of February 20, 2014, RISC (Russian Index of Scientific Citation) impact factor of the journal "Farmaciya" amounted to 0,325
Sections
- Pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy
- Organization and economy
- Technology of medicines
- Pharmacology: Experiment and clinic
- Current information
- Competent opinion
- Education
- Homeopathy
- Literature review
Current Issue



Vol 74, No 3 (2025)
Review
An individual project in the educational process of vocational students at the faculty of medicine
Abstract
Introduction. Currently, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard for Vocational Education, curricula should provide for the implementation of individual projects by students of secondary vocational education. The article examines the importance and conditions for the development of students' project activities
Objective: to consider an individual project as a special form of organizing the activities of students studying at the Faculty of Medicine
Material and methods: The experience of working on an individual project in Moscow educational institutions was used: Universities “Synergy” and “Reaviz”, Medical College No.2. To obtain information, we used the results of a scientific literature search on search, information and library databases: CyberLeninka, ELibrary.ru, National Electronic Library (NEB), PubMed, molbiol.ru, MedLine the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Global Health, RSCI, etc., by search queries: “individual project”, “project activity”, “student research activities”, etc. Next, the most important scientific articles on the topic of publication were selected
Results. Information about the history of individual projects in the learning process is presented. And also about their diversity and importance in the educational process. The problems that arise when introducing an “individual project” into the curriculum of secondary vocational education are analyzed. Possible solutions are proposed. The principles of the distribution of responsibility areas and the positional role of students in a team/group project are considered. As well as the opportunity to formalize the results of your work in a team as a separate individual project.
Conclusion. To improve the level of individual project execution, it is proposed:
- avoid assigning responsibility to one discipline and separate an individual project into an independent discipline or distribute responsibility across different disciplines;
- to do team/group projects with clearly defined areas of responsibility for each participant, as a result of which all students will have the opportunity to formalize the results of their work in a team as a separate individual project.



Pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy
Approaches to grass standardization the moldovan snakehead
Abstract
Introduction. Dracocephalum moldavica L. is an annual herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. The above-ground part of this plant contains various biologically active substances – essential oil, flavonoids and their glycosides, phenolic acids, triterpenoids, steroids, lignans, anthocyanins, iridoids, polysaccharides, pectin substances. A method for obtaining a pharmaceutical substance in the form of a dry extract has been developed at VILAR. In vivo and in vitro experiments have shown that it has pronounced anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective activities, which may be promising for its further study. One of the main conditions for ensuring the quality of the developed substance is the solution of issues of standardization of the herb of the Moldavian dragonhead and the extract obtained from it.
Objective: To establish criteria of authenticity and quality indicators that allow for quality control of the herb of the Moldavian dragonhead.
Material and methods. The object of the study is dried Moldavian dragonhead herb, harvested in the North Caucasian branch of VILAR during the budding and flowering phases in 2018, in the Middle Volga branch of VILAR and in the VILAR experimental field during the flowering phase in 2020. The entire study was carried out in accordance with the general pharmacopoeial articles of the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation, XV edition.
Results. As a result of the studies, morphological and anatomical diagnostic features of the raw materials were established, a method for assessing authenticity by TLC with a standard sample of rosmarinic acid was developed, the nomenclature of numerical indicators and their norms were determined. For the quantitative assessment of biologically active substances, a method for determining the amount of phenolic compounds in terms of rosmarinic acid was developed and validated. Analysis of samples of experimental batches of Moldavian dragonhead herb made it possible to establish the standard content of phenolic compounds in terms of rosmarinic acid of at least 4%.
Conclusion. The obtained data allowed us to develop and formalize a normative document – a draft pharmacopoeial article “Moldavian dragonhead herb”.



Ethylene and diethylene glycol contamination in medicines: a global pharmaceutical safety issue
Abstract
Introduction. Ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) are toxic compounds widely used in industry. They can contaminate pharmaceutical products due to the use of substandard excipients or deliberate adulteration. Their presence, even in small amounts, poses a serious risk to human health and life. The ingestion of such drugs, especially by children, can cause severe poisoning with damage to the kidneys, liver, and nervous system, and may even lead to fatal outcomes.
Objective. The study aims to analyze historical cases of mass EG and DEG poisonings, investigate the causes of their presence in pharmaceuticals, and examine their toxicological properties, metabolic pathways, and clinical manifestations of intoxication.
Materials and methods. The research utilized data from scientific publications, reports on mass poisoning incidents, investigations and regulatory documents.
Results. The review provides characteristics of EG and DEG, their industrial applications, metabolic pathways, mechanisms of toxicity, and key symptoms of poisoning. It also explores the reasons for their presence in pharmaceutical products and historical cases of mass poisonings. Special emphasis is placed on the urgent need for enhanced quality control measures and implementation of high-sensitivity analytical methods to prevent future incidents.
Conclusion. To minimize risks of repeated intoxications from EG or DEG -contaminated medications, it is essential to strengthen regulatory requirements and quality control systems, employ advanced analytical techniques, and improve international regulatory cooperation. A comprehensive approach incorporating these measures will enhance drug safety and prevent future poisoning cases.



Technology of medicines
Regulatory aspects and legal framework for the manufacturing of CAR-T products in compounding pharmacies
Abstract
Introduction. CAR-T cell therapy has proven to be an effective treatment for relapsed and refractory hematologic malignancies. However, its widespread adoption in Russia is hindered by high costs, complex regulatory procedures, and a limited number of specialized centers. Consequently, the feasibility of extemporaneous manufacturing as an alternative mechanism for CAR-T cell production to improve accessibility arises as a relevant question.
Objective. To analyze the feasibility and potential implementation of extemporaneous manufacturing of CAR-T cell products in Russia, identify necessary legislative changes, and assess the potential risks and benefits of this approach.
Results. Currently, CAR-T cells in Russia can be produced either as high-technology medicinal products, which require mandatory registration, or as individualized biomedical cell products, authorized by the Ministry of Health and available exclusively within the medical institutions where they were manufactured. An analysis of Russian legislation indicates that the recent precedent allowing pharmaceutical compounding of radiopharmaceutical medicinal products establishes a legal basis for potentially extending a similar approach to CAR-T cells. Potential benefits include improved accessibility, reduced costs, and the possibility of personalized manufacturing. However, implementation would require adapting regulations for pharmacy-compounded medicinal products, developing good compounding practice guidelines, establishing pharmacopoeial standards for cellular products, and creating mechanisms for quality control and biosafety assurance.
Conclusion. The introduction of extemporaneous CAR-T cell manufacturing in Russia could significantly enhance the accessibility of personalized cell therapy. However, successful implementation requires regulatory amendments, the establishment of a certification and oversight system, and the training of qualified professionals. Further research should focus on developing regulatory standards and conducting pilot projects to evaluate the feasibility of this approach.



Substantiation of technology and standardization of extraction preparations based on Melissa officinalis herb
Abstract
Introduction. Melissa officinalis L. is one of the most popular plants due to its rich composition of biologically active compounds. The uniqueness of Melissa officinalis lies in the combination of anxiolytic, sedative, antiviral and antihistamine properties. Currently, the problem of creating import-substituting medicines is very urgent, which should be accompanied by standardization of quantitative analysis methods. In this regard, high-performance liquid chromatography is a promising method. In accordance with the Russian Federation State Budget of the XIV edition, the standardization of Melissa officinalis herb is carried out by spectrophotometry of the content of phenolic compounds (phenylpropanoids) calculated on rosmarinic acid.
The aim. Study to substantiate the technology and methods of standardization of extraction preparations based on the herb of Melissa officinalis.
Material and methods. Melissa officinalis herb cultivated near the village of Alekseevka, Samara region, was used as an object of research (harvest time – July 2024). Tinctures were obtained by modified maceration from Melissa officinalis herb based on an extractant – ethyl alcohol at concentrations of 40% and 70%, from which thick extracts were further developed. These extraction preparations, as well as the resulting infusion (1:10), were analyzed by spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography.
Results. Using the spectrophotometry method, it was determined that the content of the total phenylpropanoids (calculated on rosmarinic acid) in samples of tincture on 40% ethyl alcohol, tincture on 70% ethyl alcohol; thick extract on 40% ethyl alcohol, thick extract on 70% ethyl alcohol and infusion is 0,83 ± 0,02; 0,65 ± 0,01; 9,07 ± 0,45; 5,58 ± 0,26 and 0,22 ± 0,01% accordingly.
As a result of the conducted research, a method has been developed for the quantitative determination of rosmarinic acid in extraction preparations based on Melissa officinalis herb using the HPLC method. It was determined that the content of rosmarinic acid in the samples of tincture on 40% ethyl alcohol, tincture on 70% ethyl alcohol; thick extract on 40% ethyl alcohol, thick extract on 70% ethyl alcohol and infusion is 0,46 ± 0,01; 0,33 ± 0,01; 4,10 ± 0,20; 5,11 ± 0,25 and 0,14 ± 0,01% accordingly.
Conclusion. A study using spectrophotometry and HPLC revealed shown that 40% ethyl alcohol is the optimof al extractant for extracting the amount of phenylpropanoids and rosmarinic acid from the herb Melissa officinalis. The expediency of standardization of extraction preparations based on Melissa officinalis herbs on content of rosmarinic acid using HPLC method was substantiated.



Organization and economy
Analysis of the range of disinfectants used in pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises
Abstract
Introduction. Maintaining cleanliness of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is a requirement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). According to the GMP standards of the Russian Federation and the GMP standards of the Eurasian Economic Union, the procedure for using detergents and disinfectants, developed by the organization independently, must be based on microbiological control and ensure rotation of different types of preparations.
Objective: analysis of the trade names of disinfectants used at 4 enterprises for treating premises of different cleanliness classes from A to D was carried out.
Material and methods. The evaluation parameters were chosen: belonging of the active ingredient to one or another group according to the modern classification of disinfectants; country of origin; price range of the offer from open sources; scope of application and processing modes in accordance with the instructions for use.
Results. Despite the differences in the number of items in each pharmaceutical enterprise, it has been revealed that the drugs contain active substances of different chemical natures, ensuring the destruction of any microorganisms and preventing the development of their resistance. Combined disinfectants dominate the range of disinfectants used. More often, concentrates or solid forms are used to prepare working solutions, followed by antiseptics intended for sanitizing the hands of personnel and disinfecting small, hard-to-reach surfaces and equipment. Most disinfectants are domestic. The instructions for use of some drugs do not clearly state that they are intended for use in pharmaceutical or other drug manufacturing facilities. Prices for the studied titles published in open popular sources show significant fluctuations.
Conclusion. The analysis of the range of disinfectants used at four pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises demonstrated the use of drugs of different groups according to the active ingredient, which allows for effective disinfection, development of individual treatment modes for rooms of purity classes A, B, C, D, while rotating drugs, as required by the GMP standard.



Evaluation of information and consulting services in the sale of vitamins for children
Abstract
SUMMARY
Introduction. Vitamins occupy a very important place in the human body – they participate in maintaining certain functions. They are vital substances, so their sufficient intake into the body is very important. Research conducted in various regions of our country has revealed various types of vitamin deficiencies in children. An effective method to prevent vitamin deficiency is to take appropriate medications and dietary supplements. An important role when choosing drugs and dietary supplements with vitamin action for children is played by the information and consulting service provided by pharmaceutical workers to indirect consumers.
Objective: to study the process of providing information and consulting services in a pharmacy using the example of vitamins for children.
Material and methods. The research methodology consisted of the following stages: 1) forming a database of vitamins (medicines and dietary supplements) registered on the Russian market intended for children and conducting an analysis of the assortment; 2) identifying consumer preferences by conducting a survey of visitors to pharmacy organizations and pharmaceutical workers; 3) distribution of types of information according to “severity” and “importance”.
Results. According to the survey, the most important indicators during the provision of information and consulting services, according to consumers, are possible side effects (73.2%) and application features (59.8%), 4.1% of respondents do not need additional information. In terms of “severity” and “importance” for consumers, possible side effects play the greatest role. Employees of pharmacy organizations also put possible side effects in first place in terms of the “severity” indicator, and in terms of the “importance” indicator, unlike consumers, they put the features of use in first place.
Conclusion. The conducted research helped to identify the main problems in information and consulting services for indirect consumers.



Comparative analysis of pharmaceutical markets for liver disease drugs in the Republic of Algeria and the Russian Federation
Abstract
Introduction. Aging population, increasing prevalence of liver diseases, government initiatives to provide vaccines and growing awareness, lifestyle changes that lead to increase in diseases associated with this lifestyle, increased alcohol consumption and improper dietary habits are expected to drive the growth of the liver disease therapeutics market. In the Republic of Algeria, the majority of drugs in the pharmaceutical market are generics or imported drugs, including in hepatology.
The aim of the study is to determine the needs of the pharmaceutical market in the Republic of Algeria for the prevention and treatment of liver diseases in order to create a domestic drug.
Material and methods. The study was conducted by analyzing the assortment of drugs for the prevention and treatment of liver diseases in the pharmaceutical markets of the Republic of Algeria and the Russian Federation based on the data of national lists and registers of drugs. The selection of promising plant candidates was based on the analysis of scientific literature on the species used in Russian drugs, taking into account the biodiversity of the Mediterranean flora.
Results. Comparative analysis revealed significant differences. The market of the Republic of Algeria is dominated by imported antispasmodics (57%), which are the only herbal preparations, whereas the Russian market demonstrates a wide range of phytotherapeutic agents (21.2%).
Conclusion. The scarcity of herbal preparations for the treatment of liver diseases in the Republic of Algeria requires the development of new drugs. Three species of local plants – milk thistle, artichoke and rosemary – which have liver-protective properties, were selected as promising candidates.



Antihistamines of the 2nd and 3rd generation in Russia
Abstract
Introduction. Antihistamines play an important role in the treatment of allergic diseases, which are becoming more common in metropolitan areas. Currently, more and more patients are turning to specialists with symptoms of allergic rhinitis. According to the clinical guidelines for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, approved in 2024 and revised no later than 2026, all patients with allergic rhinitis are recommended to prescribe systemic antihistamines without sedation in order to reduce itching in the nasal cavity, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion:
- Desloratadine (ATC code: R06AX27);
- Levocetirizine (ATC code: R06AE09);
- Loratadine** (ATC code: R06AX13);
- Cetirizine** (ATC code: R06AE07);
The purpose of this study is to compare antihistamine drugs (drugs) of different generations according to the following criteria: the range of prescriptions according to ICD-10, adverse reactions during use, the range of these drugs; to study the trend of demand and seasonality.


