Radio station reports that Russia may face a shortage of contact lenses “Kommersant FM” based on statements made by market participants.
Referring to market participants, according to Kommersant FM, American suppliers of pharmaceutical and hygiene products Johnson & Johnson, which, among other things, own Acuvue Oasys and Acuvue True Eyes, have begun sending market players notices about the suspension of imports of their products. The Russian Federation, as a result of which price analogues of eyeglass lenses of various brands doubled.
“We are currently analyzing the switch to another supplier,” said Anastasia Dyuzhenkova, manager of the Ochki Boutique brand optics store.
According to him, due to the moment of transition of the Russian market against the backdrop of sanctions, many importers have already raised prices, but there are enough options on the market to choose a substitute. But Dyuzhenkova concluded that the sale of contact lenses for retail outlets has lost its former significance.
In April last year, in the Russian retail market appeared There is a shortage of Acuvue branded contact lenses, both online and offline. The shortage is said to be due to logistical problems and increased demand for goods.