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A series of changes to the Farmácia Popular system was announced by the Federal Government. The list of free medicines has already been released by the Ministry of Health.
Last week, a series of changes to the Farmácia Popular program system was announced by the Federal Government. The Ministry of Health's objective is to expand the benefit's reach so that more people have access to a variety of medicines free of charge or at discounts on their original prices.
In a statement, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) confirmed that some new medicines will be incorporated into the Farmácia Popular system. The new list has already been confirmed and released by the Ministry of Health, including medicines used to treat various diseases of different severities.
As before, the Farmácia Popular system consists of two distinct lists. One contains completely free medicines, meaning citizens do not have to pay anything to obtain them. The second list includes a series of medicines that can be purchased at special discounts.
Complete list
Below, we present the complete list of free medicines made available by the new Farmácia Popular system. Check it out:
Asthma
- Ipratropium bromide (0.02 mg and 0.25 mg);
- Beclometasone dipropionate (50 mcg, 200 mcg and 250 mcg);
- Salbutamol sulfate (100 mcg and 5 mg).
Diabetes
- Metformin hydrochloride (500 mg, with and without extended-release action, and 850 mg);
- Glibenclamide (5 mg);
- Regular human insulin (100 IU/ml);
- Human insulin (100 IU/ml).
Hypertension
- Atenolol (25 mg);
- Amlodipine besylate (5 mg);
- Captopril (25 mg);
- Propranolol hydrochloride (40 mg);
- Hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg);
- Losartan potassium (50 mg);
- Enalapril maleate (10 mg);
- Spironolactone (25 mg);
- Furosemide (40 mg);
- Metoprolol succinate (25 ml).
Contraceptives
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate (150 mg);
- Ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg) + levonorgestrel (0.15 mg);
- Norethisterone (0.35 mg);
- Estradiol valerate (5 mg) + norethisterone enanthate (50 mg).
Dyslipidemia (high cholesterol)
- Simvastatin (10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg).
Parkinson's disease
- Carbidopa (25 mg) + levodopa (250 mg);
- Benserazide hydrochloride (25 mg) + levodopa (100 mg).
Glaucoma
- Timolol maleate (2.5 mg and 5 mg).
Incontinence
- Adult diaper.
Osteoporosis
- Sodium alendronate (70 mg).
Rhinitis
- Budesonide (32 mg and 50 mg);
- Beclometasone dipropionate (50 mcg/dose).
Type 2 diabetes + cardiovascular disease (> 65 years)
- Dapagliflozin (10 mg).
Bolsa Família
The Ministry of Health also announced a second change to Farmácia Popular. From now on, users of the Bolsa Família program will be entitled to obtain any medication from the two lists free of charge. Unlike other citizens, they will have this privilege.
Thus, for Bolsa Família beneficiaries, there are not two lists, but only one. They will be able to obtain any of the medications mentioned above free of charge at a pharmacy in their city.
Bolsa Família is a social assistance program that serves just over 21 million Brazilians. These are people who live on less than R$ 218 per capita per month. The program makes minimum monthly payments of R$ 600 per family, but the amounts can exceed R$ 900 in some cases.
How to obtain medications through Farmácia Popular?
Whether you are a Bolsa Família beneficiary or not, the process for obtaining medications through Farmácia Popular is the same. It is not necessary to register directly to participate in the program. Simply find an accredited pharmacy and make the request.
Normally, establishments that partner with Farmácia Popular display a program seal on their façades, making them easier to identify.
To request the medication, it is important for citizens to have their personal documents with them, such as their ID and CPF, for example. In addition, it is also necessary to present a prescription provided by a professional from the Unified Health System (SUS) or from the private network.
