maintained annual growth averages above two digits . According to the latest balance sheet sales compiled and validated by the FIA - Foundation Institute of Administration from USP ( Universidade de São Paulo ), the major networks recorded revenues of R $ 32.39 billion in 2014 , representing an increase of 12.81 % compared to the same period last year . Since 2010 , this amount increased by 90.34 %, or about R $ 15.37 billion .
Although the sale of drugs remains as the main business networks with 66 % of sales , marketing of non-prescription drugs ( such as toiletries , cosmetics , perfume , shampoo , tampons , sweeteners , hair dye , condoms , sunscreens and convenience ) grow year after year . In 2014 , the total volume of sales accounted for by channel was 34 %, corresponding to R $ 10.7 billion - a figure 14.69 % higher than in 2013 . Since the comparative marketing of drugs had increased by about 12 %. www . abrafarma . com . br 75