The baseline information gathered in the first of its kind, and will be
valuable not only to help countries compare and learn each other's experiences
in strengthen their current TM/CAM system, but also for guiding WHO on
provision of support to Member States.
There is no national office or expert committee, nor are there national
research institutes.
There are more than 1000 herbal medicines registered in Brazil; none is
included on the national essential drug list; however, a list of
phytotherapeutic medicines is currently being prepared for inclusion.
Herbal medicines in Brazil are sold in pharmacies as prescription and
over the counter medicines. In 2001, the total sales of herbal medicines
reached an estimated US$ 400 million.
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