Gabapentinoid (alpha-2-delta ligand)
Gabapentin in Brazil: prescription, brands, pricing
This page summarises the situation of Gabapentin in Brazil under ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária): prescription status, available brands and generics, pharmacy dispensing, and online options in BRL. Gabapentin belongs to the Gabapentinoid (alpha-2-delta ligand) class.
- Regulator
- ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária)
- Currency
- BRL
About Gabapentin
Gabapentin is approved in adults and children aged 3 years and older as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures, and in adults for post-herpetic neuralgia. Brazil uses tarja vermelha (red stripe — prescription only) and tarja preta (black stripe — controlled) labels for prescription medication. Many other medications are free-sale at pharmacies.
Mechanism and action
Gabapentin is a structural analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) but does not bind GABA receptors.
Brands and generics in Brazil
In Brazil, Gabapentin is typically dispensed as one internationally recognised brand along with their corresponding authorised generics. Brazilian farmácias and drogarias range from major chains (Drogasil, Pacheco, RaiaDrogasil) to small independents. Pharmacist counsel is common but less central than in Europe. Brand-to-generic substitution is decided by the pharmacist under local ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) equivalence rules, and the price difference in BRL is usually substantial.
Online and tele-prescribing access
Online pharmacy is well-developed in Brazil through chain platforms; ANVISA-licensed channels handle Rx medication with verified prescriptions, while informal online sales of Rx are illegal but exist. For Gabapentin specifically, the legal online options in Brazil depend on its Rx-or-OTC classification under ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gabapentin available in Brazil? ▾
Yes — Gabapentin and its brands are available in Brazil through pharmacies authorised by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária), in various strengths depending on the commercial product. Authorised generics offer a lower-cost alternative with the same active substance.
Do I need a prescription for Gabapentin in Brazil? ▾
Brazil uses tarja vermelha (red stripe — prescription only) and tarja preta (black stripe — controlled) labels for prescription medication. Many other medications are free-sale at pharmacies. The exact status of Gabapentin (Rx or OTC) is determined by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária); most active ingredients in the Gabapentinoid (alpha-2-delta ligand) class require prescription, although there are exceptions by country and formulation.
How much does Gabapentin cost in Brazil? ▾
The price in BRL depends on the manufacturer (brand vs authorised generic), the strength and the pack size. Generics are typically substantially cheaper than brands and serve as the economic reference for ongoing use.
Products with Gabapentin in Brazil
Gabapentin in other countries
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