PHARMACIES AND DRUGSTORES
Mobilization More than defend the interests of the associated networks , Abrafarma agenda your agenda according to the wishes and needs of the consumer . The organization claims the presence of the pharmacist at the drugstore , transformation of pharmaceutical duty scales in mandatory minimum ranges and the specific zoning for pharmacies , introduced since laws and municipal ordinances . Moreover , the struggle for expansion of the sales mix , now limited to medicines , perfumes and toiletries .
In the latter regard , in 2014 , the industry received a major achievement after the Federal Supreme Court ( STF ) enact constitutional and definitely permit the sale of convenience products , provided by state laws . Thus , the pharmacy does not focus its activities in only medicines and cosmetics , but a wide range of products for immediate use by the population , such as cookies , soft drinks , products for breakfast and others whose release was open to question by agencies such as the National Health Surveillance Agency ( Anvisa ). “ This is a historic decision and accentuates the trend in Brazil , following the model already adopted in developed countries , which emphasizes not only health , but also consumer welfare ,” said Barreto .
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical
HEADQUARTERS
São Paulo - SP - Brazil
ESTABLISHED
1991
NUMBER OF MEMBERS
28 pharmacy chains
MANAGEMENT
Chairman of the board : Álvaro José da Silveira Executive chairman : Sérgio Mena Barreto
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