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0282/2025 - 20 years of research in pharmaceutical services in the context of primary health care: a scoping review
Vinte anos de Pesquisa em Assistência Farmacêutica no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde: uma revisão de escopo

Author:

• Rafaela Tavares Peixoto - Peixoto, RT - <rafaelatpeixoto@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9362-3770

Co-author(s):

• Patrícia Bernardi Sassi - Sassi, PB - <patibsassi@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4715-8707
• Samara Jamile Mendes - Mendes, SJ - <samarajm@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3107-8233
• Silvana Nair Leite - Leite, SN - <silvana.nair@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5258-9684


Abstract:

The National Pharmaceutical Services Policy (PNAF) is a significant milestone for Pharmaceutical Services (PS) within the Unified Health System (SUS). In addition to defining PS, the PNAF's strategic axes highlight the need for complementary sectoral policies, research, and development to ensure its effective implementation. In this context, considering the extensive Brazilian scientific production on PS and the role of Primary Health Care (PHC) as the main strategy for access to SUS, this scoping review aims to map the studies published on PS in PHC over the past 20 years, from the perspective of the PNAF's strategic axes. Of the 266 articles included, 134 addressed the rational use of medicines-RUM, followed by articles on the qualification and maintenance of PS services (72) and access to medicines (25). The promotion of research in PS through agencies and the Ministry of Health and the National Survey on Access and RUM has led to a growing number of publications, especially in the last decade. Producing evidence to inform public policies is essential for planning actions in health services and systems management, as well as for advancing training, practices, and scientific research aligned with the state and needs of PS in Brazil.

Keywords:

Pharmaceutical Services, National Policy of Pharmaceutical Assistance, Primary Health Care, Unified Health System.

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Peixoto, RT, Sassi, PB, Mendes, SJ, Leite, SN. 20 years of research in pharmaceutical services in the context of primary health care: a scoping review. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/Aug). [Citado em 28/01/2026]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/20-years-of-research-in-pharmaceutical-services-in-the-context-of-primary-health-care-a-scoping-review/19758



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