A new online service for purchasing medicines is being prepared to operate across all pre-trial detention centers in the capital. This update came from Georgy Volkov, who heads the Moscow Public Monitoring Commission (POC).
Volkov noted that a pilot online pharmacy is currently in operation at the women’s pre-trial detention center, with early results shaping expectations for broader rollout.
“Feedback has been positive so far,” Volkov said, emphasizing the potential benefits for inmates and their families.
He added that introducing online pharmacies could significantly ease daily routines for people confined in detention facilities and ease communication with relatives outside. The initiative is seen as a way to streamline access to medications, reduce physical visits for routine prescriptions, and improve overall welfare inside the centers.
Volkov expressed hope that an online drug store will be established in all pre-trial detention centers within the capital, subject to ongoing monitoring and safety checks.
The previous day, officials from the Federal Penitentiary Service addressed media reports about unsanitary conditions at SIZO-1 Matrosskaya Tishina, after coverage highlighted concerns about cells described as cramped or neglected.
Former inmates have shared reflections on life after release, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by individuals transitioning back into society and the importance of continued oversight, rehabilitation opportunities, and accessible health services during and after confinement.