Is the Brazilian pharmaceutical policy ensuring population access to essential medicines?

• Main Authors: Bertoldi Andréa (Author), Helfer Ana (Author), Camargo Aline L (Author), Tavares Noêmia U L (Author), Kanavos Panos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To evaluate medicine prices, availability and affordability in Brazil, considering the differences across three types of medicines (originator brands, generics and similar medicines) and different types of facilities (private pharmac...