Use of more expensive insulin despite guidelines in Brazil.

Aim: To verify if the guidelines are being followed for the treatment of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) who receive insulin by lawsuits.

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted with secondary data of these patients in a Brazilian city.

Results: 53.

Patients participation in pharmaceutical care consultations in Brazil.

Background The effectiveness of pharmaceutical care has already been evidenced in several studies and scenarios; the lack of patient's consultation has been little explored in the literature. Unprovided care is a missed opportunity to offer care to another individual who needs attention to their health. The need for investigation of missed consultations in a Brazilian pharmaceutical care service arises.