Drug tracking begins to be implemented in Brazil

By ETCO

Source: Comunique-se - RJ - PAUTAS - 17/11/2009

(São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil - Communicate) Four pharmaceutical chains associated with Abrafarma - Brazilian Association of Pharmacy and Drugstore Chains were involved in a pilot drug traceability project. Pay Less, Droga Raia, Drogaria Araújo and Drogasil participated in a seminar promoted by the Etco Institute on October 22nd and will test the system on about 40 thousand medicines. The test also included the participation of seven pharmaceutical companies and three large distributors of medicines.

“Medicines are already the fourth most stolen product in São Paulo. Monitoring is already a global trend and, here in Brazil, we are being pioneers in the fight against this financial and health problem ”, explains Sérgio Mena Barreto, chief executive of Abrafarma.

About Abrafarma

Founded in 1991, Abrafarma brings together the 25 largest drugstore chains in the country, which have more than 2.500 stores spread across 286 cities in 24 Brazilian states. Associated chains represent around 36% of drug sales in the country. The association aims to improve affiliated companies, preserve the institutional image, the relationship with public entities, government and suppliers, in addition to legal support and market research. for the improvement of activities.

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