Abstract
This study aimed to investigate spending on medicines by Brazilian families and related income inequalities, according to types of medicines. A cross-sectional study used data from the Family Budget Surveys conducted in 2002-2003 and 2008-2009. Expenditures were corrected according to the Extended National Consumer Price Index (IPCA). The Concentration Index (CI) was calculated as a measure of inequality. Average monthly spending on medicines was BRL 53.54 in the 2002-2003 survey and BRL 59.02 in 2008-2009. CI showed spending concentration in higher-income families. Spending composition varied according to family income. Lower-income families spent predominantly on analgesics, cold medicines, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Higher-income families concentrated their spending on medicines for diabetes and hypertension (and other cardiovascular diseases). From one survey to the next, even though lower-income households reduced the percentage of their budget spent on medicines, the latter still consume a large proportion of their health spending.
Highlights
O estudo teve como objetivos investigar os gastos das famílias brasileiras com medicamentos e as desigualdades de renda nestes gastos, segundo categorias de medicamentos
This study aimed to investigate spending on medicines by Brazilian families and related income inequalities, according to types of medicines
Expenditures were corrected according to the Extended National Consumer Price Index (IPCA)
Summary
O estudo teve como objetivos investigar os gastos das famílias brasileiras com medicamentos e as desigualdades de renda nestes gastos, segundo categorias de medicamentos. O presente estudo tem como objetivos estimar os gastos das famílias brasileiras com medicamentos, investigar as desigualdades de renda nesses gastos, segundo as categorias de medicamentos e descrever sua evolução nas POF realizadas em 2002-2003 e 2008-2009.
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