An agreement that will benefit more than 34 thousand consumers was reached between Sernac and Ahumada Pharmacies, with the aim of compensating those who were harmed by the collusion that maintained artificially high prices for more than 17 years.
As reported from the agency, the total amount The agreement amounts to $ 980 million and the beneficiaries will be divided into two groups:
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Collective interest group: 17,652 people who, according to company records, were directly affected by price increase. Each will receive $ 32,620.
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Diffuse interest group: 16,249 beneficiaries of the healthy child bonus – family with children under six years of age who meet regular health controls – who will receive $ 20,884 through the Social Security Institute (IPS).
As explained by the Sernac, the choice of these groups responds to legal and practical criteria, seeking to focus compensation on those who were most affected, and also considering the time elapsed since the events.
How to know if I will receive compensation
Since August 27, those who belong to any of these groups may consult whether they are responsible for receiving compensation entering your identity card and document number on the designated platform, Click here.
This measure is part of the actions to repair consumers after collusion between pharmacy chains, sanctioned by justice for altering the market and affecting thousands of users.
