Cinthia Rios

Cinthia Rios is a member of the Comissão de Farmacoterapia e Prescrição of the Conselho Federal de Farmácia (CFF) in Brazil. She has been an advocate for the expanded role of pharmacists in patient care, particularly emphasizing their ability to prescribe medications under certain conditions. Rios argues that pharmacists are well-trained to conduct patient interviews and assess health needs, and she supports the recent resolution that allows pharmacists to prescribe a broader range of medications, aiming to alleviate pressure on healthcare systems and improve patient access to necessary treatments.