Biologically active dietary supplements and medicines — convergence trends in legislation and practice (interdisciplinary discussion)

Physicians operating within the intersection of medicine and legal practice commonly prescribe medications to patients and, in certain cases, provide dietary recommendations, including advice on the use of dietary supplements as adjunctive substances with potential health benefits, particularly in the context of disease prevention. However, established medical terminological and canonical frameworks have recently undergone significant shifts Imminent changes in Russian legislation may soon necessitate that physicians prescribe dietary supplements directly to their patients The precise and accurate application of algorithms for prescribing both medications and dietary supplements in common clinical cases is essential for the legal protection of physicians and the maintenance of their professional reputations This article presents an interdisciplinary discussion centered on the specific considerations obstetrician-gynecologists should be aware of when recommending or prescribing dietary supplements. The urgency of this article is underscored by the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, which poses new challenges not only for healthcare professionals but also for legal consultants specializing in medical and pharmaceutical law KEYWORDS: medicines, biologically active substance, biologically active dietary supplement, clinical recommendations, vulvovaginal candidiasis, medical law, pharmaceutical law. FOR CITATION: Khryanin A.A., Radchenko M.V. Biologically active dietary supplements and medicines — convergence trends in legislation and practice (interdisciplinary discussion). Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2025;8(1):43–50 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2618- 8430-2025-8-1-7