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03/15/2016
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The drugs will be more expensive in the whole country, with above inflation increases, from the next day 31
The drugs will become more expensive across the country from next day 31. According to the Association of Pharmaceutical Research (Interfarma), the annual increase in prices should be up to 12.5%. If confirmed, the adjustment will outpace inflation (10.67% in 2015) for the first time in ten years.
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Check out the tips to escape the price increase in drug
The calculation basis for the adjustment of drugs is the National Index of Consumer Price (IPCA), which is up 10.36% in the 12 months to February. The government, however, did not disclose how much officially still be increased because the process is public consultation.
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For those who depend on prescription drugs continuously, or even to specific consumers, guidance is to seek ways to save, especially when it comes to high-cost medicines. Check out some ways to pay less or nothing:
1. laboratories loyalty program
To encourage adherence to treatment involving prescription drugs continuously, large laboratories have developed loyalty schemes that offer discounts conveniadas pharmacies. In the case of Bayer, oral contraceptives may cost 20% less to 46% for patients who register on the website providing the name, SSN, address, and data of the prescription. Under the same conditions, to buy medicines for hypertension, cholesterol or symptoms related to depression can cost up to 65% less.
2. Comparative price
There are sites that function as drug price query catalogs. In portals like Click Farma (www.cliquefarma.com.br) there are indications pharmacies where consumers can find more affordable price, or suggestions of similar brands. You More Price (www.maispreco.com) You can search for a substance or active ingredient and know where to find them.
3. Government Grants
The announcement "Here Has Popular Pharmacy" in some networks indicates that in place, you can buy 112 kinds of medicines up to 90% off. The program, implemented by the Ministry of Health, available pain medications, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and other drugs used options. To remove the medicines you need to present a photo identification, Social Security and prescription.
4. Free Drugs
The Unified Health System (SUS) can be removed, for free and with prescription of continuous use or high cost drugs. The list is made available by the Ministry of Health. The program "Health Priceless" delivers remedies for asthma, hypertension and diabetes. To remove, simply search network accredited by the People's Pharmacy.
5. Generic
Approval of the use of generic drugs brought to market copies identical in shape, chemical composition, dosage, dosage and indications of drugs produced by major laboratories. According to the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), the generic drug must be at least 35% cheaper than conventional.
6. Off by health plans
Insurance companies also offer discounts on medications to its beneficiaries. In partnership with two pharmacy chains, Amil provides savings of up to 30% on the purchase of medicines and up to 5% in personal care products and perfumes, just present the card carrying the covenant. Already Benefit Pharmacy, SulAmérica offers 3.5000 remedies up to 65% cheaper in accredited pharmacies to beneficiaries of some plans and for clients of Porto Seguro Health (there is a discount calculation as the health plan in question). Already Bradesco Saúde offers discounts of up to 65% on brand or generic medicines.
Source: Economic Brazil
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This article was translated by an automatic translation system, and was therefore not reviewed by people.