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04/12/2016
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Source: Alagoas 24 Hours
On the morning of Monday (11), the Defense Agency of Alagoas Consumer (Procon-AL) notified four clinics and laboratories to provide clarification on allegations of abuse increase the price of the vaccine against the H1N1 flu.
"After complaints from consumers, we see if in fact there was an increase in prices, and especially, what motivated it," he explained the superintendent Flavia Cavalcante.
The visited clinics were Clinvacin, Clinvacin (Harmony), PREVENT Vaccines and Pediatrics 24 hours. In one, it was found to increase by 50% the price prior to the first batch.
"We saw a clinic where the price previously charged was R $ 80.00, and is now for $ 120.00. Because of this, from the company CNPJ, request the invoice to analyze whether or not manifestly excessive advantage, as stated in Art. 39 of the CDC, "said João Neto, director of the agency.
Upon notification, the hospitals will have ten days to submit justification. If it is found abusive increase, companies will be fined and must pay a fine.
"Although there is no list price, the institutions must explain and substantiate the reasons of the increase. Consumers who find an above average price should contact the Procon for the site to be notified, "said Flavia Cavalcante.
According to the notified companies, the adjustment is made on behalf of suppliers, which increased by 13.5% the value of vaccines.
In the four sites visited, prices ranged between 90 and 120 reais. During the inspection, had no clinical stock of trivalent or tetravalent vaccine against influenza. According to the companies, it is expected that the new batch arrives from April 15.
Source: Ascom / Procon
Source: Alagoas 24 hours
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