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Sidrolândia explains monthly adult-diaper supply for eligible patients

Brazil

Sidrolândia municipality in Brazil published information on September 12, 2026, about free monthly supplies of disposable diapers through its municipal health department. Adults and children who need continuous use may qualify following medical assessment. Listed circumstances include chronic degenerative disease, being bedridden and temporary or permanent functional incapacity.

Applications start at the health unit that treats the patient, with a SUS health-system card and CPF taxpayer number. A general practitioner issues a prescription requesting diapers; after review and authorisation, each patient may receive up to 60 per month. Authorisation lasts three months and must then be renewed.

Collection takes place once a month at Casa da Saúde beside the municipal pharmacy, at Avenida Dorvalino dos Santos 1300, room 02. Patients must present their SUS card, CPF, current prescription and collection record. The stated opening hours are weekdays, 7–11 a.m. and 1–5 p.m. Adult sizes are P, M, G, EG and XXG; infant sizes are EG and XXG.