A complexidade do transporte aéreo de medicamentos no Brasil: desafios regulamentares e documentais

Abstract

The lack of interaction among government agencies and the bureaucratic and regulatory obstacles can impact the efficiency of medicine transportation in Brazil. Given this problem, the research seeks to identify critical factors involved in the air transport of medicines within the national territory, focusing on agility and the preservation of product integrity. To achieve this objective, the study adopted a qualitative approach and is classified as basic descriptive research, drawing on bibliographic and documentary procedures. The research found that the transport of medicines by air, especially thermolabile ones, requires strict temperature control and that adequate packaging and transit time are significant for maintaining the efficacy of the medicine. A complex network of responsibilities involving multiple government agencies, such as the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), and the Federal Revenue Service, was also identified, whose lack of integration generates bureaucracy and delays. On the other hand, the pursuit of efficient communication and interaction among the different regulatory entities can significantly improve the air logistics service. Furthermore, technologies such as GPS, RFID, data loggers, blockchain, and the One Record standard emerge as promising solutions for real-time tracking and control. For future studies, the creation and implementation of a unified digital platform, inspired by the One Record standard, is suggested to centralize and share all documentation required by the different regulatory bodies in real time, aiming to reduce deadlines and costs.