Tadafila is the sample in disparity and can be found for prices ranging from $ 4.27 to $ 93.58
Node State of Saint Paulthe cost to buy the same medicine It can vary up to 20 times from one pharmacy to another, according to a new survey of the Procon-Sp.
The survey, conducted in physical stores and pharmacies sites, showed that the price differences reach 2,000% in case of generics and 245.65% in reference medicines. Last year, The same study He had recorded a maximum difference of 686% between generics and 124% for original formulas.
The greatest discrepancy was found in the sale of generic Tadalafil. As Estadão demonstrated, the consumption of this medicine fired in the country due to the indiscriminate use by people who try to improve performance in sport. The sales of the drug, which are originally indicated for the treatment of problems related to dysfunction and erectile, have gone from 21.4 million units by 2020 to 67.7 million by 2024, according to 2024, according to 2024, according to 2024, according to 2024 National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa).
In the survey, Procon-Sp found the 5 mg box of Tadalafila sold for R $ 4.27 in one capital plant and for R $ 93.58 in another. The difference is 2,091.56%. On the internet, the 20 mg version can be sold for $ 2.64 or up to $ 43.59, with an increase of over 1,550%.
Among the reference medicines, the largest contrast was also observed in the city of San Paolo: a Dexason ointment (1 mg/g) of Teuto (1 mg/g) appeared between R $ 5.17 and R $ 17.87. Already on websites, the salient moment was Synthroid, used for hormonal replacement, sold for values ranging from $ 21.99 to $ 54.39.
The survey was conducted from 26 to 28 May and collected the values of the products sold in cash with a maximum discount to the common consumer. In the capital, the prices were analyzed in ten physical pharmacies and sites of nine networks, based on an IP address in the central region of the city. Inside, the collection was only in person, in the city such as Campinas, Bauru, Jundiaí, Santos, Sao Jose Dos Campos and prudent president.
In the latter case, the largest difference between the generic prices of drugs from internal cities has been identified. The citrate of SildenafilRemedy for erectile dysfunction, it was found that it was cost from $ 1.99 to $ 17.51, a difference of 779.90%.
Among the reference medicines, the largest disparity occurred in San José Dos Campos. There, Zentel Deworm was found sold for R $ 8.20 in one pharmacy and for R $ 19.80 in another, with a variation of 141.46%.
Difference between generic and reference medicine
The reference medicines are those developed by the original and branded manufacturer. Generals are versions with formulas from reference medicines, after the expiry of their patents. They contain the same active ingredients, in the same dose and pharmaceutical form, and are administered in the same way.
According to Procon-Sp, on average, the generics were 64.67% cheaper than reference drugs in physical stores and 67.31% on websites.
In the comparison of prices between websites and physical pharmacies, the online platforms presented the lowest values. Generic prices on the Internet were 13.88% lower than traditional trade. In the case of reference products, this difference was 3.73%.
Recommendations at the time of purchase
Procon-Sp stresses that, even in the face of the obligation to respect the maximum price of consumption (PMC), which defines the limit that pharmacies can charge for a medicine, it is still possible to find great differences in value in the market, as the research has shown.
“Therefore, consumers are recommended to compare prices between physical and online pharmacies and be aware of the conditions of sale and discount offers,” says the entity, in a note.
According to the survey, prices change based on the discount policy of each factory. In many cases, the values are reduced by agreements, loyalty programs, health plans or by the recording of consumers, options that can be consulted at the time of purchase.
Procon-Sp also recommends that consumers observe whether the lot of lot, validity and the date of production on the control of the packaging with printing or bottle and verify whether registration with the Ministry of Health occurs.
Source: Terra
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