Pharmaceutical policy and trans health in SUS

reflections from the 17th National Health Conference

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https://doi.org/10.9771/peri.v1i24.69633

Abstract

Trans people face barriers to healthcare access in Brazil, including difficulties obtaining medications. Social control has contributed to the expansion of LGBTQIAP+ health rights within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). This study presents reflections from research-training activities, based on the first author's participation in the 17th National Health Conference and two preparatory events, analyzing how the themes “Trans Health” and “Pharmaceutical Services” were addressed. Among 39 proposals related to the LGBTQIAPN+ population, 94.9% included trans people. Key demands concerned the update of the PNSILGBT, reform of the SUS Transsexual Process, expansion of access to hormones, and qualification of health services and professionals. Reflections highlight the relevance of integrated public policies, strengthening pharmaceutical services, and social participation in ensuring equity and comprehensiveness in healthcare.

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Livia de Souza Goncalves, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Pharmacist, specialist in Public Health, Ph.D. candidate in Pharmaceutical Care, and adjunct professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UFSC.

Norberto Rech Bonetti, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UFSC. Pharmacist, Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Care, and coordinator of PROFSAÚDE/UFSC.

Silvana Nair Leite Contezini, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the PPGASFAR graduate program at UFSC. Pharmacist and Ph.D. in Public Health.

Marina Raijche Mattozo Rover, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the PPGASFAR program at UFSC.

Filipe Carvalho Matheus, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the PPGASFAR program at UFSC.

Mareni Rocha Farias, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the PPGASFAR program at UFSC.

Luciano Soares, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the PPGASFAR program at UFSC. He coordinates the Center of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care and the UFSC Teaching Pharmacy.

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2026-05-28

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de Souza Goncalves, L., Rech Bonetti, N. ., Nair Leite Contezini, S. ., Raijche Mattozo Rover, M., Carvalho Matheus, F., Rocha Farias, . M., & Soares, L. (2026). Pharmaceutical policy and trans health in SUS: reflections from the 17th National Health Conference. Revista Periódicus, 1(24), 01–23. https://doi.org/10.9771/peri.v1i24.69633

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Vol. 1 No. 24 (2026): Continuous Article Publishing

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Copyright (c) 2026 Livia de Souza Goncalves, Norberto Rech Bonetti, Silvana Nair Leite Contezini, Marina Raijche Mattozo Rover, Filipe Carvalho Matheus, Mareni Rocha Farias, Luciano Soares

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