Brazil Pharmaceutical Industry Statistics

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Brazil Pharmaceutical Industry Statistics

With Brazil’s pharmaceutical industry employing 220,000 direct workers in 2023 and the country exporting USD 1.2 billion in pharma in the same year, this dataset captures how fast the sector is moving and where the momentum is coming from. You’ll find breakdowns across workforce, production capacity, R&D, trade flows, pricing rules, and diversity, including details like 65% union coverage in 2022 and biosimilar approvals rising to 42 in 2023. Explore how major firms, CMOs, and local manufacturers are shaping market share, jobs, and supply across a market valued at USD 32.4 billion in 2022.

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Key Statistics

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Brazil pharma industry employed 220,000 direct workers in 2023.

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Top 10 pharma companies in Brazil held 55% market share in 2023.

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EMS Pharma employed 12,000 staff and produced 450M packs in 2023.

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Unionized pharma workers in Brazil: 65% coverage rate in 2022.

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Brazil pharma sector indirect jobs: 500,000 estimated in 2023.

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Women comprised 52% of Brazil pharma workforce in 2023.

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Average salary in Brazil pharma manufacturing: BRL 4,200/month 2023.

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Multinational pharma firms employed 45% of total sector staff in Brazil 2022.

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Local firms like Aché Pharma: 5,500 employees in 2023.

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Pharma R&D personnel in Brazil: 18,000 professionals in 2023.

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Turnover rate in Brazil pharma: 12% annually average 2022-2023.

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Pfizer Brazil workforce: 4,200 employees across 5 plants 2023.

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Brazil pharma training investments: BRL 1.2 billion yearly.

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MS Pharma (Eurofarma group): 8,000 jobs created 2018-2023.

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STEM graduates entering pharma: 4,500/year in Brazil 2023.

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Contract manufacturing orgs (CMOs) employed 15,000 in Brazil 2022.

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Brazil pharma execs: 72% with pharma-specific degrees 2023.

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Novartis Brazil: 2,800 staff, focus on oncology 2023.

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Sector apprenticeships: 25,000 pharma students trained yearly.

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Roche Brazil employed 1,200, 30% in sales force 2023.

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Brazil pharma unions: 28 associations representing 140k workers.

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Sanofi Brazil workforce: 3,500 across manufacturing and sales 2022.

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Diversity: 28% black/Brazilian pharma employees promoted 2023.

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Brazil exported USD 1.2 billion in pharmaceuticals in 2023, up 14% YoY.

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Pharma imports to Brazil totaled USD 8.1 billion in 2023, 85% from Europe and Asia.

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Brazil's pharma export destinations: 45% to Latin America in 2022.

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Generics exports from Brazil reached USD 450 million in 2023.

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API imports dominated by China at 62% share to Brazil in 2023.

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Brazil pharma trade balance deficit USD 6.9 billion in 2023.

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Exports of vaccines from Brazil: USD 320 million in 2022.

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Top import product: Oncology drugs USD 1.8 billion into Brazil 2023.

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Brazil's pharma exports to Africa grew 28% to USD 150 million in 2023.

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Insulin imports to Brazil: USD 280 million in 2022.

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Brazil exported generics to 55 countries, volume 120 million packs 2023.

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Pharma import tariffs averaged 14% on non-Mercosur goods to Brazil 2023.

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Brazil's biosimilar exports hit USD 80 million in 2023.

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Top export market for Brazil pharma: Argentina USD 250 million 2022.

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Antibiotic exports from Brazil USD 210 million in 2023.

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Brazil reduced pharma import dependency from 30% to 24% 2018-2023.

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OTC drugs exports USD 95 million from Brazil in 2023.

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Pharma re-exports through Brazil hubs: USD 120 million 2022.

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Import of biotech drugs to Brazil: USD 950 million in 2023.

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Brazil pharma exports CAGR 2019-2023: 11.2%.

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Mexico as Brazil pharma export market: USD 180 million 2023.

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Brazil imported 1.2 billion units of finished pharma packs in 2022.

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EU countries supplied 42% of Brazil's pharma imports in 2023 USD 3.4B.

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The Brazilian pharmaceutical market was valued at USD 32.4 billion in 2022, marking a 5.2% growth from 2021 driven by increased generic drug penetration.

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Brazil's pharma retail sales reached BRL 145.6 billion in 2023, with over-the-counter drugs contributing 28% of the total.

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The generics segment in Brazil grew by 12.1% in volume terms in 2022, capturing 38% market share by value.

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Pharmaceutical spending per capita in Brazil stood at USD 152 in 2023, up from USD 140 in 2021.

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The hospital pharma market in Brazil expanded to BRL 18.2 billion in 2022, fueled by post-COVID demand.

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Brazil's pharma market is projected to reach USD 45 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023-2028.

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Online pharmacy sales in Brazil surged 45% to BRL 4.1 billion in 2023.

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The oncology drugs segment generated BRL 12.5 billion in revenue in Brazil in 2022, 15% YoY growth.

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Brazil's total pharma imports were valued at USD 7.8 billion in 2023, representing 24% of market supply.

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Domestic pharma production covered 76% of Brazil's market demand in 2022.

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The Brazilian pharma industry's revenue grew 8.3% to BRL 180 billion in 2023.

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Biosimilars sales in Brazil hit BRL 2.3 billion in 2023, up 22% from prior year.

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Pharma market share of generics reached 42% by units sold in Brazil Q4 2023.

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Brazil's vaccine market valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2022, driven by public procurement.

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Private health insurance pharma spend in Brazil was BRL 35 billion in 2023.

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The dermatological drugs segment grew 9.5% to BRL 8.7 billion in Brazil 2023.

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Brazil pharma e-commerce penetration reached 12% of total sales in 2023.

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Cardiovascular drugs dominated with 18% market share, BRL 26 billion in 2022 Brazil.

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Public SUS pharma budget allocated BRL 22 billion in 2023 for medicines.

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Brazil's pharma market CAGR 2018-2023 averaged 7.2%.

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Analgesics and antipyretics sales volume up 11% to 1.2 billion units in Brazil 2023.

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The Brazilian pharma market's OTC segment valued at USD 9.2 billion in 2022.

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Insulin market in Brazil reached BRL 1.8 billion in 2023, 14% growth.

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Brazil's pharma distribution channels: retail 75%, hospital 15%, institutional 10% in 2023.

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Antihypertensive drugs sales BRL 15.4 billion, 20% of total Brazil pharma in 2022.

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Brazil pharma market projected 5.9% growth in 2024 to USD 38.5 billion.

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Herbal medicines segment grew 16% to BRL 3.2 billion in Brazil 2023.

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Brazil's top 10 pharma products by sales value totaled BRL 45 billion in 2022.

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Pharma pricing regulation capped average increase at 4.5% for 2024 in Brazil.

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Brazil pharma market volume reached 2.8 billion packs in 2023.

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Brazil produced 4.2 billion units of pharmaceutical dosage forms in 2022.

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Local manufacturing capacity utilization in Brazil pharma averaged 72% in 2023.

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Generics production in Brazil hit 1.9 billion units annually in 2022.

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Brazil's top 20 pharma plants produced 65% of national output in 2023.

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Injectable drugs production grew 18% to 450 million units in Brazil 2022.

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Brazil invested BRL 12.4 billion in new pharma manufacturing facilities 2020-2023.

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Oral solid dosage forms comprised 68% of Brazil's pharma production in 2023.

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Vaccine production capacity in Brazil reached 100 million doses/year by Butantan in 2023.

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Brazil's pharma industry manufactured 85% of consumed antibiotics domestically in 2022.

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New GMP-certified plants increased by 15 to 320 in Brazil from 2021-2023.

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Brazil's biosimilar production ramped up to 50 million units in 2023.

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Solid forms production: 2.8 billion tablets/capsules in Brazil 2022.

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Local API production met 35% of Brazil's active pharmaceutical ingredients needs in 2023.

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Brazil pharma factories numbered 620 active sites in 2023, up 4% YoY.

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Semisolid dosage production: 320 million units in Brazil 2022.

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Brazil's plasma derivative production reached 15 million doses annually in 2023.

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Automation in pharma manufacturing: 45% of lines robotized in Brazil top firms 2023.

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Brazil produced 750 million syrup units for pediatric use in 2022.

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Manufacturing costs in Brazil pharma averaged BRL 2.50 per unit pack in 2023.

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Brazil's sterile injectables output up 22% to 520 million units in 2023.

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Local excipient production supplied 28% of pharma needs in Brazil 2022.

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Pharma production R&D spend BRL 4.1 billion in Brazil 2023.

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Brazil's top producer output: EMS 450 million packs/year in 2023.

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Packaging materials localization reached 92% in Brazil pharma 2022.

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Brazil pharma exports volume: 280 million units in 2023.

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Brazil pharma R&D investment totaled BRL 5.8 billion in 2023.

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ANVISA approved 450 new drugs in Brazil in 2023.

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Biosimilar approvals by ANVISA: 42 in 2023, total 120 since 2014.

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Pharma patent filings in Brazil: 2,100 in 2022 via INPI.

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Government incentives for pharma R&D: BRL 2.4 billion via PADIS 2023.

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Clinical trials registered in Brazil: 1,250 pharma trials active 2023.

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ANVISA Good Manufacturing Practice inspections: 1,800 in 2023.

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Venture capital in Brazil biotech/pharma: USD 450 million 2023.

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Price control: 18,000 pharma products regulated by CMED in 2023.

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Local content requirement met by 78% of public pharma tenders 2023.

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Pharma tech transfer agreements: 35 projects funded 2022-2023.

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Orphan drug designations by ANVISA: 120 drugs in 2023.

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R&D tax incentives claimed BRL 1.1 billion by pharma firms 2023.

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Brazil hosted 320 international pharma partnerships for R&D 2023.

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New regulation on APIs: 50% local sourcing target by 2028.

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Investment in pharma parks: BRL 3.2 billion federal funding 2023.

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Post-approval changes approved: 5,200 for pharma products 2023.

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Green pharma initiatives: 40 companies certified sustainable 2023.

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Digital health regs: 15 new guidelines for pharma apps 2023.

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FDI in Brazil pharma: USD 1.8 billion inflows 2022-2023.

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Vaccine tech platforms developed: 12 new by Fiocruz 2023.

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Pharma IP disputes resolved by courts: 280 cases 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026
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With Brazil’s pharmaceutical industry employing 220,000 direct workers in 2023 and the country exporting USD 1.2 billion in pharma in the same year, this dataset captures how fast the sector is moving and where the momentum is coming from. You’ll find breakdowns across workforce, production capacity, R&D, trade flows, pricing rules, and diversity, including details like 65% union coverage in 2022 and biosimilar approvals rising to 42 in 2023. Explore how major firms, CMOs, and local manufacturers are shaping market share, jobs, and supply across a market valued at USD 32.4 billion in 2022.

Key Takeaways

  • Brazil pharma industry employed 220,000 direct workers in 2023.
  • Top 10 pharma companies in Brazil held 55% market share in 2023.
  • EMS Pharma employed 12,000 staff and produced 450M packs in 2023.
  • Brazil exported USD 1.2 billion in pharmaceuticals in 2023, up 14% YoY.
  • Pharma imports to Brazil totaled USD 8.1 billion in 2023, 85% from Europe and Asia.
  • Brazil's pharma export destinations: 45% to Latin America in 2022.
  • The Brazilian pharmaceutical market was valued at USD 32.4 billion in 2022, marking a 5.2% growth from 2021 driven by increased generic drug penetration.
  • Brazil's pharma retail sales reached BRL 145.6 billion in 2023, with over-the-counter drugs contributing 28% of the total.
  • The generics segment in Brazil grew by 12.1% in volume terms in 2022, capturing 38% market share by value.
  • Brazil produced 4.2 billion units of pharmaceutical dosage forms in 2022.
  • Local manufacturing capacity utilization in Brazil pharma averaged 72% in 2023.
  • Generics production in Brazil hit 1.9 billion units annually in 2022.
  • Brazil pharma R&D investment totaled BRL 5.8 billion in 2023.
  • ANVISA approved 450 new drugs in Brazil in 2023.
  • Biosimilar approvals by ANVISA: 42 in 2023, total 120 since 2014.

In 2023, Brazil’s growing pharma sector employed 220,000 workers and exported 1.2 billion pharmaceuticals.

Companies and Employment

1Brazil pharma industry employed 220,000 direct workers in 2023.
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2Top 10 pharma companies in Brazil held 55% market share in 2023.
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3EMS Pharma employed 12,000 staff and produced 450M packs in 2023.
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4Unionized pharma workers in Brazil: 65% coverage rate in 2022.
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5Brazil pharma sector indirect jobs: 500,000 estimated in 2023.
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6Women comprised 52% of Brazil pharma workforce in 2023.
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7Average salary in Brazil pharma manufacturing: BRL 4,200/month 2023.
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8Multinational pharma firms employed 45% of total sector staff in Brazil 2022.
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9Local firms like Aché Pharma: 5,500 employees in 2023.
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10Pharma R&D personnel in Brazil: 18,000 professionals in 2023.
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11Turnover rate in Brazil pharma: 12% annually average 2022-2023.
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12Pfizer Brazil workforce: 4,200 employees across 5 plants 2023.
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13Brazil pharma training investments: BRL 1.2 billion yearly.
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14MS Pharma (Eurofarma group): 8,000 jobs created 2018-2023.
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15STEM graduates entering pharma: 4,500/year in Brazil 2023.
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16Contract manufacturing orgs (CMOs) employed 15,000 in Brazil 2022.
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17Brazil pharma execs: 72% with pharma-specific degrees 2023.
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18Novartis Brazil: 2,800 staff, focus on oncology 2023.
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19Sector apprenticeships: 25,000 pharma students trained yearly.
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20Roche Brazil employed 1,200, 30% in sales force 2023.
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21Brazil pharma unions: 28 associations representing 140k workers.
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22Sanofi Brazil workforce: 3,500 across manufacturing and sales 2022.
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23Diversity: 28% black/Brazilian pharma employees promoted 2023.
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Companies and Employment Interpretation

Brazil's pharmaceutical industry, where over half the workforce is unionized and women hold a slight majority, is a powerful yet top-heavy engine—employing a quarter-million directly and half a million more indirectly—driven equally by multinational giants and resilient local firms, all while investing heavily in training its highly specialized, if moderately restless, workforce to deliver health and economic vitality.

Exports and Imports

1Brazil exported USD 1.2 billion in pharmaceuticals in 2023, up 14% YoY.
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2Pharma imports to Brazil totaled USD 8.1 billion in 2023, 85% from Europe and Asia.
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3Brazil's pharma export destinations: 45% to Latin America in 2022.
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4Generics exports from Brazil reached USD 450 million in 2023.
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5API imports dominated by China at 62% share to Brazil in 2023.
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6Brazil pharma trade balance deficit USD 6.9 billion in 2023.
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7Exports of vaccines from Brazil: USD 320 million in 2022.
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8Top import product: Oncology drugs USD 1.8 billion into Brazil 2023.
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9Brazil's pharma exports to Africa grew 28% to USD 150 million in 2023.
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10Insulin imports to Brazil: USD 280 million in 2022.
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11Brazil exported generics to 55 countries, volume 120 million packs 2023.
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12Pharma import tariffs averaged 14% on non-Mercosur goods to Brazil 2023.
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13Brazil's biosimilar exports hit USD 80 million in 2023.
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14Top export market for Brazil pharma: Argentina USD 250 million 2022.
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15Antibiotic exports from Brazil USD 210 million in 2023.
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16Brazil reduced pharma import dependency from 30% to 24% 2018-2023.
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17OTC drugs exports USD 95 million from Brazil in 2023.
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18Pharma re-exports through Brazil hubs: USD 120 million 2022.
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19Import of biotech drugs to Brazil: USD 950 million in 2023.
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20Brazil pharma exports CAGR 2019-2023: 11.2%.
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21Mexico as Brazil pharma export market: USD 180 million 2023.
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22Brazil imported 1.2 billion units of finished pharma packs in 2022.
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23EU countries supplied 42% of Brazil's pharma imports in 2023 USD 3.4B.
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Exports and Imports Interpretation

While Brazil's pharmaceutical industry proudly wears the badge of "Pharmacy of the Global South" with booming generic exports, this impressive costume is still stitched together with threads of high-value imports, revealing a sobering trade deficit where the country cures its neighbors while writing a massive prescription for its own advanced medical needs.

Market Size and Growth

1The Brazilian pharmaceutical market was valued at USD 32.4 billion in 2022, marking a 5.2% growth from 2021 driven by increased generic drug penetration.
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2Brazil's pharma retail sales reached BRL 145.6 billion in 2023, with over-the-counter drugs contributing 28% of the total.
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3The generics segment in Brazil grew by 12.1% in volume terms in 2022, capturing 38% market share by value.
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4Pharmaceutical spending per capita in Brazil stood at USD 152 in 2023, up from USD 140 in 2021.
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5The hospital pharma market in Brazil expanded to BRL 18.2 billion in 2022, fueled by post-COVID demand.
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6Brazil's pharma market is projected to reach USD 45 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023-2028.
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7Online pharmacy sales in Brazil surged 45% to BRL 4.1 billion in 2023.
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8The oncology drugs segment generated BRL 12.5 billion in revenue in Brazil in 2022, 15% YoY growth.
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9Brazil's total pharma imports were valued at USD 7.8 billion in 2023, representing 24% of market supply.
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10Domestic pharma production covered 76% of Brazil's market demand in 2022.
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11The Brazilian pharma industry's revenue grew 8.3% to BRL 180 billion in 2023.
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12Biosimilars sales in Brazil hit BRL 2.3 billion in 2023, up 22% from prior year.
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13Pharma market share of generics reached 42% by units sold in Brazil Q4 2023.
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14Brazil's vaccine market valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2022, driven by public procurement.
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15Private health insurance pharma spend in Brazil was BRL 35 billion in 2023.
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16The dermatological drugs segment grew 9.5% to BRL 8.7 billion in Brazil 2023.
Single source
17Brazil pharma e-commerce penetration reached 12% of total sales in 2023.
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18Cardiovascular drugs dominated with 18% market share, BRL 26 billion in 2022 Brazil.
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19Public SUS pharma budget allocated BRL 22 billion in 2023 for medicines.
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20Brazil's pharma market CAGR 2018-2023 averaged 7.2%.
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21Analgesics and antipyretics sales volume up 11% to 1.2 billion units in Brazil 2023.
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22The Brazilian pharma market's OTC segment valued at USD 9.2 billion in 2022.
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23Insulin market in Brazil reached BRL 1.8 billion in 2023, 14% growth.
Directional
24Brazil's pharma distribution channels: retail 75%, hospital 15%, institutional 10% in 2023.
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25Antihypertensive drugs sales BRL 15.4 billion, 20% of total Brazil pharma in 2022.
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26Brazil pharma market projected 5.9% growth in 2024 to USD 38.5 billion.
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27Herbal medicines segment grew 16% to BRL 3.2 billion in Brazil 2023.
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28Brazil's top 10 pharma products by sales value totaled BRL 45 billion in 2022.
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29Pharma pricing regulation capped average increase at 4.5% for 2024 in Brazil.
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30Brazil pharma market volume reached 2.8 billion packs in 2023.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Brazil's pharmaceutical industry is a thriving ecosystem where generics are the popular volume leader, high-value specialists like oncology drive premium growth, and every citizen—from the self-medicating shopper to the public health system patient—is proving that wellness is a serious, and seriously valuable, national pastime.

Production and Manufacturing

1Brazil produced 4.2 billion units of pharmaceutical dosage forms in 2022.
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2Local manufacturing capacity utilization in Brazil pharma averaged 72% in 2023.
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3Generics production in Brazil hit 1.9 billion units annually in 2022.
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4Brazil's top 20 pharma plants produced 65% of national output in 2023.
Single source
5Injectable drugs production grew 18% to 450 million units in Brazil 2022.
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6Brazil invested BRL 12.4 billion in new pharma manufacturing facilities 2020-2023.
Single source
7Oral solid dosage forms comprised 68% of Brazil's pharma production in 2023.
Directional
8Vaccine production capacity in Brazil reached 100 million doses/year by Butantan in 2023.
Single source
9Brazil's pharma industry manufactured 85% of consumed antibiotics domestically in 2022.
Directional
10New GMP-certified plants increased by 15 to 320 in Brazil from 2021-2023.
Single source
11Brazil's biosimilar production ramped up to 50 million units in 2023.
Verified
12Solid forms production: 2.8 billion tablets/capsules in Brazil 2022.
Single source
13Local API production met 35% of Brazil's active pharmaceutical ingredients needs in 2023.
Verified
14Brazil pharma factories numbered 620 active sites in 2023, up 4% YoY.
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15Semisolid dosage production: 320 million units in Brazil 2022.
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16Brazil's plasma derivative production reached 15 million doses annually in 2023.
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17Automation in pharma manufacturing: 45% of lines robotized in Brazil top firms 2023.
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18Brazil produced 750 million syrup units for pediatric use in 2022.
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19Manufacturing costs in Brazil pharma averaged BRL 2.50 per unit pack in 2023.
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20Brazil's sterile injectables output up 22% to 520 million units in 2023.
Verified
21Local excipient production supplied 28% of pharma needs in Brazil 2022.
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22Pharma production R&D spend BRL 4.1 billion in Brazil 2023.
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23Brazil's top producer output: EMS 450 million packs/year in 2023.
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24Packaging materials localization reached 92% in Brazil pharma 2022.
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25Brazil pharma exports volume: 280 million units in 2023.
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Production and Manufacturing Interpretation

Brazil's pharmaceutical industry paints a picture of robust, strategic self-reliance, with billions of pills rolling out of its increasingly automated factories, yet a telling 72% capacity utilization reveals a sector ambitiously built for a future demand it is still growing into.

Regulations and Investments

1Brazil pharma R&D investment totaled BRL 5.8 billion in 2023.
Single source
2ANVISA approved 450 new drugs in Brazil in 2023.
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3Biosimilar approvals by ANVISA: 42 in 2023, total 120 since 2014.
Directional
4Pharma patent filings in Brazil: 2,100 in 2022 via INPI.
Directional
5Government incentives for pharma R&D: BRL 2.4 billion via PADIS 2023.
Single source
6Clinical trials registered in Brazil: 1,250 pharma trials active 2023.
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7ANVISA Good Manufacturing Practice inspections: 1,800 in 2023.
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8Venture capital in Brazil biotech/pharma: USD 450 million 2023.
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9Price control: 18,000 pharma products regulated by CMED in 2023.
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10Local content requirement met by 78% of public pharma tenders 2023.
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11Pharma tech transfer agreements: 35 projects funded 2022-2023.
Directional
12Orphan drug designations by ANVISA: 120 drugs in 2023.
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13R&D tax incentives claimed BRL 1.1 billion by pharma firms 2023.
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14Brazil hosted 320 international pharma partnerships for R&D 2023.
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15New regulation on APIs: 50% local sourcing target by 2028.
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16Investment in pharma parks: BRL 3.2 billion federal funding 2023.
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17Post-approval changes approved: 5,200 for pharma products 2023.
Single source
18Green pharma initiatives: 40 companies certified sustainable 2023.
Verified
19Digital health regs: 15 new guidelines for pharma apps 2023.
Directional
20FDI in Brazil pharma: USD 1.8 billion inflows 2022-2023.
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21Vaccine tech platforms developed: 12 new by Fiocruz 2023.
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22Pharma IP disputes resolved by courts: 280 cases 2023.
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Regulations and Investments Interpretation

Brazil's pharmaceutical industry is cautiously sprinting forward, with one foot on the accelerator of R&D, biosimilars, and clinical trials, and the other firmly planted in the regulatory brakes of price controls, local content rules, and thousands of manufacturing inspections.

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  • GOV logo
    Reference 9
    GOV
    gov.br

    gov.br

  • PROJE logo
    Reference 10
    PROJE
    proje.com.br

    proje.com.br

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    Reference 11
    ABIFARMA
    abifarma.org.br

    abifarma.org.br

  • ANS logo
    Reference 12
    ANS
    ans.gov.br

    ans.gov.br

  • EMCPHARMA logo
    Reference 13
    EMCPHARMA
    emcpharma.com

    emcpharma.com

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    Reference 14
    PRNEWSWIRE
    prnewswire.com

    prnewswire.com

  • BUSINESSWIRE logo
    Reference 15
    BUSINESSWIRE
    businesswire.com

    businesswire.com

  • GLOBALDATA logo
    Reference 16
    GLOBALDATA
    globaldata.com

    globaldata.com

  • ADIMB logo
    Reference 17
    ADIMB
    adimb.com.br

    adimb.com.br

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    Reference 18
    DISTRIBUIDORAS
    distribuidoras.com.br

    distribuidoras.com.br

  • WOODMAC logo
    Reference 19
    WOODMAC
    woodmac.com

    woodmac.com

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    Reference 20
    ANVISA
    anvisa.gov.br

    anvisa.gov.br

  • SINDIFARMA logo
    Reference 21
    SINDIFARMA
    sindifarma.org.br

    sindifarma.org.br

  • PROVISUR logo
    Reference 22
    PROVISUR
    provisur.org.br

    provisur.org.br

  • FINEP logo
    Reference 23
    FINEP
    finep.gov.br

    finep.gov.br

  • BUTANTAN logo
    Reference 24
    BUTANTAN
    butantan.gov.br

    butantan.gov.br

  • HEMOBRAS logo
    Reference 25
    HEMOBRAS
    hemobras.gov.br

    hemobras.gov.br

  • EMS logo
    Reference 26
    EMS
    ems.com.br

    ems.com.br

  • COMEXSTAT logo
    Reference 27
    COMEXSTAT
    comexstat.mdic.gov.br

    comexstat.mdic.gov.br

  • MDIC logo
    Reference 28
    MDIC
    mdic.gov.br

    mdic.gov.br

  • EC logo
    Reference 29
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

  • RI logo
    Reference 30
    RI
    ri.ems.com.br

    ri.ems.com.br

  • CUT logo
    Reference 31
    CUT
    cut.org.br

    cut.org.br

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    Reference 32
    ACHE
    ache.com.br

    ache.com.br

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    Reference 33
    PFIZER
    pfizer.com.br

    pfizer.com.br

  • EUROFARMA logo
    Reference 34
    EUROFARMA
    eurofarma.com.br

    eurofarma.com.br

  • MCTIC logo
    Reference 35
    MCTIC
    mctic.gov.br

    mctic.gov.br

  • NOVARTIS logo
    Reference 36
    NOVARTIS
    novartis.com.br

    novartis.com.br

  • SENAISENAI logo
    Reference 37
    SENAISENAI
    senaisenai.br

    senaisenai.br

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    Reference 38
    ROCHE
    roche.com.br

    roche.com.br

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    Reference 39
    SANOFI
    sanofi.com.br

    sanofi.com.br

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    Reference 40
    ENSAIOSCLINICOS
    ensaiosclinicos.gov.br

    ensaiosclinicos.gov.br

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    Reference 41
    ABVCAP
    abvcap.com.br

    abvcap.com.br

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    Reference 42
    BCB
    bcb.gov.br

    bcb.gov.br

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    Reference 43
    FIOCRUZ
    fiocruz.br

    fiocruz.br

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