The System "Farmacia Viva®" ("Líving Pharmacies"), inspired many country administrations in Rio ele Janeiro, anel also in other Brazílian states. to propose similar actions. However, the absence o political support, associatcd with lhe peculiar problcms derived from lhe medicinal planls arca, determined the wide qualification status of the country programs, making necessary the development of legal measures. The result of the diagnosis realized showed questions that are certainly common in most counly administrations in Brazil. There is a need of more compromise from health authorities wilh county actions, in special to assure security, efficacy and quality of medicinal plants, that are qualifications established for SUS (Unified Health System).
medicinal plants; Farmacia Viva; Phytotherapy