PhilHealth: 21 essential medicines under YAKAP remain available

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via Graphic Plus — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assures the public that the 21 essential medicines under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) continues to be available this year in YAKAP-accredited primary care facilities nationwide.

“Makakaasa po ang lahat ng Pilipino na patuloy silang makakakuha nitong 21 na mga gamot sa kanilang napiling YAKAP Clinic, habang mas lalo naming pinagbubuti ang mga benepisyo ng PhilHealth YAKAP at GAMOT,” stated Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, PhilHealth President and CEO.

The list includes Amoxicillin, Co-amoxiclav, Cotrimoxazole, Nitrofurantoin, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), Prednisone, Salbutamol, Fluticasone + Salmeterol, Paracetamol, Gliclazide, Metformin, Simvastatin, Enalapril, Metoprolol, Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan, Aspirin, and Chlorphenamine.

Members can continue to access these medicines through the YAKAP-accredited clinics they are empaneled to, ensuring timely treatment and continuity of care.

PhilHealth also reminds partner YAKAP providers to keep sufficient stocks of the covered medicines and maintain service standards under the program.

“Patuloy po ang aming pagsisikap na pagbutihin pa ang paghahatid ng aming serbisyo sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga YAKAP providers upang patuloy pang magkaroon ng kapanagatagan ang lahat ng Pilipinong umaasa sa PhilHealth,” Dr. Mercado added.

For further inquiries, members may contact their nearest PhilHealth Regional Office or call the Corporate Action Center at (02) 866-225-88. Mobile hotlines are also available: 0998-857- 2957 / 0968-865-4670 (Smart) and 0917-127-5987 / 0917-110-9812 (Globe).

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