Patient costs for medications increased by 2.1% in the first seven months of the year, compared to the same period the previous year. This growth was identified in a report prepared by Infarmed, the national medicines authority in Portugal. The average expenditure per patient was 4.70 euros per medication during this period. The increase reflects a growing trend in costs borne directly by patients when acquiring medications.
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Patients spend more on medications in the first seven months
Observador15 September 2026 at 20:27
Why this matters
Readers in Portugal who depend on medications feel this growth directly affects their wallets, especially those with chronic diseases who need regular medication. This Infarmed report allows patients to compare their spending with the national average and assess whether they are spending more or less than typical. This information can also be useful for those planning their family health budget in the coming months.
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