Venda e compra informal e formal de medicamentos no mercado Xiquelene-Praça dos combatentes e nas três (3) farmácias da avenida Milagre Mabote no bairro da Maxaquene “B” Cidade de Maputo

Abstract

This study focuses on the analysis of the formal and informal sale of medicines: sale and purchase of level one through four (1-4) prescription drugs that require a prescription no prescription. Prescription drugs are those drugs that depend on a doctor's prescription to be sold to customers. The present study sought to understand and analyze the different perceptions of sales and purchase practitioners of level one through four (1-4) prescription drugs requiring over-the-counter revenue in the Xiquelene-Praça dos Combatentes market, compared to the three (3) pharmacies on Avenida Milagre Mabote in the Maxaquene “B” neighborhood in Maputo City. Therefore, the study made it possible for us to understand that the practitioners of the sale and purchase of level one through four (1-4) prescription drugs that require over-the-counter prescriptions have their specific and particular ways of selling and buying medicines from level one to four (1-4) prescription requiring over-the-counter prescription. This study proved to be relevant because it allowed to know the reasons behind the practices of the sale and purchase of level one through four (1-4) prescription drugs that require over-the-counter prescription that, in many cases, endanger the lives of many individuals. It was also found in the present study that the practice of selling and buying level one to four (1-4) is not just limited to the individual, but also has to do with the symbolic systems and techniques, sets of knowledge, representations and practices placed by individuals, family to respond to health problems and malaise, before turn to health professionals. The results presented in this study allow us to attest that the choices of this practice are guided by the valorization of a social status and influence part of the practitioners' network of coexistence. The sale and purchase of medicines prescription levels one through four (1-4) requiring over-the-counter prescription for practitioners of this research brings many advantages such as the immediate resolution of their health problems, saving time in care, easy access to medicines needed, raising money and changing lives.