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Cristina M Ruas1,2, Ronaldo Portela3, Francisco de Assis Acurcio3
1Social Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Presidente Antonio Carlos Avenue, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP: 31270-901, Brazil. crisruas@ufmg.br.
Globalization and Health
|October 15, 2025
Summary
Brazil
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Market Analysis
- Health Economics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Brazil's healthcare system struggles with equitable prescription drug access.
- Socioeconomic disparities significantly impact medicine accessibility.
- The Unified Health System faces challenges in providing free medications to all citizens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the Brazilian pharmaceutical market.
- To identify factors influencing prescription drug accessibility.
- To understand the landscape of medicine access in Brazil.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Assessed the current state of the pharmaceutical market.
- Examined prescription drug access in Brazil.
Main Results:
- The Brazilian pharmaceutical market is concentrated with low R&D investment and high import reliance.
- High drug prices, focus on expensive new drugs, and shortages create access inequalities.
- Regulatory, funding, and legal issues present challenges and reform opportunities.
Conclusions:
- Enhance R&D investment and reduce international market dependency.
- Strengthen regulatory frameworks and improve healthcare system efficiency.
- Prioritize reliable access to essential medicines for the Brazilian population.
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