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0251/2025 - Health Councils and Pharmaceutical Services: challenges and perspectives for social control in Brazil
Conselhos de saúde e Assistência Farmacêutica: desafios e perspectivas para o controle social no Brasil

Author:

• Fernanda Manzini - Manzini, F - <manzinifer@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3047-4632

Co-author(s):

• Luísa Arueira Chaves - Chaves, LA - <luisa.arueira@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-9597-3651
• Vinícius André Boff - Boff, VA - <boffvinicius@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0145-2629
• Dalmare Anderson Bezerra de Oliveira Falcão e Sá - Sá, DABOF - <dalmare.anderson@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5212-9215
• Maria Eufrásia de Oliveira Lima - Lima, MEO - <ziziaoliveira@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0846-8156
• Silvana Nair Leite - Leite, SN - <silvana.nair@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5258-9684


Abstract:

The National Policy of Pharmaceutical Services (PNAF) originated from social control, making its role in monitoring and addressing issues related to this policy essential. In this context, this article aims to identify and analyze how the Pharmaceutical Services (AF) has been addressed and discussed in the Brazilian health councils from 2019 to 2021. For that, a documentary analysis was made, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, to documents from all the states (including the Federal District) and municipal councils in the Brazilian capitals. A total of 806 excerpts referencing the PNAF were identified, of which 186 excerpts were included in the thematic analysis. These excerpts were organized into eight analytical categories, indicating that while AF is a present topic in the councils and gained prominence and qualification during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still gaps in the discussion, particularly regarding service organization. The development of appropriate tools for monitoring and evaluating the PNAF, ongoing training for council members, and investment in dedicated committees are highlighted as key elements for advancing the role of social control at all health organization levels.

Keywords:

Community Participation; Social Control, Formal; Pharmaceutical Services.

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Manzini, F, Chaves, LA, Boff, VA, Sá, DABOF, Lima, MEO, Leite, SN. Health Councils and Pharmaceutical Services: challenges and perspectives for social control in Brazil. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/Jul). [Citado em 28/01/2026]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/health-councils-and-pharmaceutical-services-challenges-and-perspectives-for-social-control-in-brazil/19727



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