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Informal market now supplies majority of GLP-1 doses in Brazil

A Scanntech study estimates that 53.8% of GLP-1 doses consumed in Brazil in H1 2026 came from informal channels, surpassing formal pharmacy sales for the first time. This signals a significant shift in drug distribution, raising concerns about quality control and regulatory oversight. The trend reflects high demand and potential access barriers in the formal market.

Valor Econômicoabout 5 hours agoBRCredibility 41%View source

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Model confidence0.5
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Source credibility0.4

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#glp-1#brazil#pharmaceuticals#informal-market#drug-distribution

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