Drug distribution network linking 35 companies with a total turnover R bi $1.6

The first national network of distributors of medicines, the Redifar will be released this Thursday, 7, with the Union of 35 companies. With greater bargaining power, they add up to R $1.6 billion revenue and deliver nearly 300 million of medicines the 78000 pharmacies scattered in all the States and the Federal District. Independent. According to the company IQVIA area information, the Brazilian pharmaceutical retail sales reached R $118 billion last year. Of the total, 47% are concentrated in cities with up to 300,000 inhabitants, in which independent pharmacies have strong presence. For the Redifar, it is an opportunity to stimulate the productive chain and be a strategic ally of retail expansion.