Law No. 15,357/2026 Authorizes Pharmacies Within Supermarkets
The new legislation allows this model, providing that the activity may be operated directly by the supermarket, under the same tax registration, or through an agreement with a licensed pharmacy or drugstore, subject to specific requirements, including:
The change does not allow the simple placement of medicines on supermarket shelves. Instead, it permits the operation of a fully compliant pharmacy within the establishment, subject to existing regulatory standards.
The law maintains relevant restrictions related to sanitary control and the prevention of self-medication, indicating an effort to balance expanded access with consumer safety.
Overall, the new law can be seen as a restructuring of the pharmaceutical retail model in Brazil, creating new opportunities for the sector.
