Medicines’ private costs among elderly and the impairment of family income in a medium-sized municipality in the state of São Paulo

Conclusion: The prevalence of drug use was low. The cost generated by the purchase of medicines is one of the ways in which inequality can manifest in society. The expansion of free drug provision would be necessary to expand access and avoid spending, especially those who have private health plans but cannot afford drug treatment.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research