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01/16/2013
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Anvisa Study reveals that drug prices are the lowest since 2004
Rio - Under pressure from ANVISA, the prices of drugs down 35% in eight years. It reveals that the study of the regulatory agency, attributing the pricing policy adopted by the country. Is that before putting a product on the market, pharmaceutical companies need to decide the maximum price of the product, a task that must be performed in conjunction with the Board of Market Regulation of Medicines (CMED), affiliated with the agency.
Study shows that CMED, since the current pricing rule went into effect in 2004, allowed values were on average 35% smaller than desired by companies. "It is absolutely natural that happen. The problem in this case is not legislation, but enforcement. As often happens in the industry, the implementation difficulties hinder the creation of an environment that encourages innovation, "said Anthony Britto, president of Interfarma, an organization that brings together companies in the industry.
According to the study, only 7% of registered products in category I - comprising drugs with greater innovation - have been approved without restrictions by ANVISA. Listed are medications developed by giants like Pfizer, Roche and Bayer.
For Gabrielle Troncoso, Anvisa, the difference between the desired values and those approved are still great, but the trend is that the industry fits increasingly to price regulation.
Petrol and diesel will rise
The finance minister, Guido Mantega, is expected to announce next week adjustment of 7% for petrol and 5% for diesel oil. For 10 years, fuel prices do not rise.
Moreover, the government will permit an increase in the mixture of alcohol to gasoline. The measure aims to reduce the impact of the adjustment to the consumer and reduce the need to import fuel.
Source: The Day - Online
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