COMMODITY ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL DEVICES FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/health-2025.4.11Keywords:
blood pressure monitors, medical devices, commodity analysis, pharmaceutical market.Abstract
Medical devices for blood pressure measurement are an essential component of the pharmacy assortment and are widely used for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases. A rational analysis of their assortment is necessary to ensure availability, functional adequacy, and safe use, as well as to optimize the selection of blood pressure monitors according to the needs of different consumer groups. The aim of the study was to conduct a commodity analysis of the assortment of medical devices for blood pressure measurement available in the pharmacy segment of the pharmaceutical market of Ukraine. The study was based on data from the Compendium online reference source and the information platform Tabletki.ua. Logical, system-analytical, comparative, statistical, and graphical research methods were applied. As of November 2025, the pharmacy assortment of blood pressure monitors comprised 272 items. Automatic devices dominated the market, accounting for 75.4% of the assortment, while manual and semi-automatic models were represented to a much lesser extent. Upper-arm blood pressure monitors predominated (239 items), reflecting their higher accuracy and broader applicability. The range of cuff sizes extended from 7 to 46 cm, with a clear predominance of cuffs intended for adult users. Manufacturers increasingly equip devices with additional functions, such as measurement memory, arrhythmia detection, result averaging, and smart features, which enhance measurement accuracy and user convenience. The analysis revealed a concentration of the assortment among several leading international brands, while Ukrainian manufacturers accounted for 9.2%. The Ukrainian pharmaceutical market of blood pressure monitors is characterized by a diverse and functionally rich assortment, the dominance of automatic devices, and the leading role of international manufacturers alongside a noticeable segment of domestic products. The results may be used to optimize the assortment policy of pharmacy institutions and improve pharmaceutical provision for the population.
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