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- Title
A qualidade, o custo e a dispensação de sinvastatina cápsulas em farmácias magistrais.
- Authors
Marques-Marinho, Flávia Dias; da Silva Prado, Ana Paula; da Costa Zanon, José Carlos; Reis, Ilka Afonso; Lima, Angélica Alves; Vianna-Soares, Cristina Duarte
- Abstract
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the dispensing of simvastatin capsules at compounding pharmacies in light of Brazilian public health regulations (RDC/ANVISA 67/2007). Twenty-four (16%) out of 150 compounding pharmacies were randomly selected in the city of Belo Horizonte based on geographic distribution among the different districts. Dispensing services, quality and cost were considered in the correlation studies. The results were submitted to descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. The prescription fax was requested in only 25% of the pharmacies. All orders were delivered on time, but without proof of dispensing. The medication was incorrect in one of the deliveries. Six (25%) product labels were incomplete (16.3% for absence of drug regimen; 8.7% for absence of physician/patient identification). Only 11 (45.8%) of the samples exhibited satisfactory quality. The cost of the compounded drug ranged from R$20.40 to R$44.00 (mean: R$31.18). No association was found between drug quality and cost, delivery or geographic location. In conclusion, the majority of compounding pharmacies need to make adjustments in order to meet the requirements of Brazilian legislation and ensure the quality of pharmaceutical services offered to the population.
- Subjects
SIMVASTATIN; PHARMACEUTICAL encapsulation; SPECIALTY pharmacies; PUBLIC health laws; DRUG delivery systems
- Publication
Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada, 2013, Vol 34, Issue 3, p423
- ISSN
1808-4532
- Publication type
Article