Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic transmissible infectious disease that still persists as a
public health problem in Brazil. However, through the analysis of polychemotherapy
medication adherence, a better quality of life is sought for diagnosed leprosy patients, with the
pharmacist playing an important role in promoting early diagnosis and rational use of
medication. Objective: To analyze the therapeutic adherence of patients undergoing treatment
for leprosy treated at a basic health unit in Belém. Methodology: It is a prospective
observational study to characterize the sociodemographic profile of patients undergoing
polychemotherapy drug treatment at the Basic Health Unit located in the Guamá
neighborhood, in Belém do Pará. Results: The study had the participation of 75 patients, 60
were undergoing treatment and 15 had already been discharged, in which the latter were
consulted only to assess the dermatological quality of life. For the demographic and economic
survey of patients, those who did not have confirmed diagnoses or had not started treatment
were excluded. Final considerations: The predominant age group was between 50 and 59
years old, approximately (11.25%), male (41.25%), self-declared black patients (18.75%),
married (21, 0%), high school (15.75%) and who had a formal contract with an income of up
to one minimum wage (11.25%). Most patients adhered positively to the treatment, and at the
end of the research a Therapeutic Adherence Manual was prepared for the follow-up of
patients with leprosy, aiming at updating pharmaceutical practices with an exclusive focus on
the care of patients with leprosy.
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