# Brazil pharmaceutical industry and market trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-pharmaceutical-industry-and-market-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-28T19:09:07.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian pharmaceutical sector is experiencing shifts in both market sales and industrial production. In August, pharmaceutical market sales growth slowed to 5.9% year-on-year, down from 9.5% in July, with deceleration noted in both brand-name and generic medications. Excluding GLP-1 drugs, the growth rate was 5.5%.

Simultaneously, the industry has seen an increase in domestic production. National laboratories accounted for 80.94% of commercialized medicine units in the first half of 2026, up from 77.9% in 2025. Generic medicines comprise 38.77% of the total market, totaling 1.186 billion units. This expansion is accompanied by rising demand for healthcare professionals, specifically pharmacy technicians, amid ongoing legislative efforts to establish a national minimum wage for the role.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Brazil pharmaceutical industry sees growth in domestic production and labor demand

Brazil's pharmaceutical sector is expanding, with domestic manufacturers controlling over 80% of the market. This growth is accompanied by rising demand and varying salary scales for pharmacy technicians.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-pharmaceutical-industry-sees-growth-in-domestic-production-and-labor-demand

### 2026-09-28: Brazil pharmaceutical sales growth slows to 5.9% in August

Brazilian pharmaceutical sales growth slowed to 5.9% in August, down from 9.5% in July, amid reduced demand for generic and brand-name drugs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-pharmaceutical-sales-growth-slows-to-59-in-august

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