There are 30 drugs included in the P100 list with an additional special bonus package. The DOH is in process of expanding the list to cover common ailments and serve the Filipino people better.
90% Cheaper
Yes, it is the only drug package that is reimbursable by PHIC (PhilHealth Board Resolution No. 1214 s 2099 and 1831 s-2010) as take-home medicines for all PHIC members.
· A program headed by the Department of Health that aims to give Filipinos Drug Packages for 100 Pesos or less available in all DOH hospitals and select LGU Hospitals.
· The project allows sale of a list of prescription drugs that are packaged in complete treatment course for antibiotics, or for better compliance for maintenance drugs for diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes and Asthma. Such secondary packaging was done based on existing clinical practice guidelines.
· The plan is to have the P100 as entry and initial outpatient benefit package for PHIC reimbursement.
Special Bonus packs are treatment packages that exceed the one hundred pesos limit, but still are whom prices are still comparably cheaper by as much as 90% of the regular price of leading brands in the market.
P100 drug packages are sold in ALL DOH retained hospitals and selected LGU hospitals.