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Alentejo is the region with the lowest consumption of non-prescribed medications
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Alentejo is the region with the lowest consumption of non-prescribed medications

SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 18:37

In 2025, Alentejo was the region of the country with the lowest proportion of population aged 15 or over declaring the consumption of non-prescribed medications in the two weeks prior to the interview, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

The data was published this Tuesday as part of the results of the National Health Survey, which collects information on various health indicators of the Portuguese population.

The INE report allows regional comparisons on medication consumption habits, distinguishing between prescribed and non-prescribed medications by health professionals.

These results position Alentejo as the region with the lowest prevalence of self-medication in the Portuguese adult population during the period analyzed.

Why this matters

Readers in Alentejo and Portugal can identify their regions in terms of health habits, comparing their medication consumption behavior with the national average. This information, based on INE data, allows understanding regional patterns of self-medication in the country.

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