PHAP Urges Wider PhilHealth Medicine Coverage, Faster Treatment Access
The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) is calling for expanded medicine coverage under PhilHealth programs and faster treatment assessments to reduce patient out-of-pocket expenses. Delays in FDA approvals and formulary updates are hindering medicine accessibility, PHAP stated.
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