This study was performed in four public universitary hospitals in the State of Rio de Janeiro between July, 1986 and August 1988. Among the aims, it has been determined the identification of influencies of pharmacy industry in today's political, social and economic regimen in Brazil referring to medicines. Descriptive method, transversal research and group study (survey) was applied to 1,680 health professionals among dentists, nurses, pharmacists and physicians. The results showed that the majority doesen't use RENAME from CEME as a reference im medicine prescription and laboratory promotions as scientific events support, medicine free samples, fares and hotel expenses and prize in scentific competitions are the promotions that stayed on the preference of the sample. Considering the choice theory that eliminates the possibility of customer's indifference, the sample for pharmacy industry question stated, the majority, "for" its influence in medicine politics. Among many suggestions, it has been proposed the divulgation of RENAME from CEME as a better secure reference both for health staff and population.