(Infographic courtesy of DOH)
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has announced the initial rollout of Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) Providers accredited by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting Thursday.
In a Viber photo message sent to reporters, the DOH noted the initiative enables members to access essential medicines from designated partner pharmacies and medical centers.
The accredited providers in NCR include:
- CGD Medical Depot Inc.(Quezon City)
- VidaCure(Alabang and Cubao)
- Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center(Manila)
- Pharm Gen Ventures Corp. (Generika Drugstore) – with branches in Parañaque, Navotas, Quezon City, and Taguig
Meanwhile, the list of medicines covers anti-infection, anti-thrombosis, anti-asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatments, supportive therapies, and maintenance medicines for diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, among others.
Here is the list:
- Anti-infectious
- Albendazole
- Amoxicillin
- Azithromycin
- Cefixime
- Cefuroxime
- Ciprofloxacin
- Clarithromycin
- Clindamycin
- Clotrimazole
- Cloxacillin
- Co-amoxiclav
- Co-trimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim)
- Doxycycline
- Erythromycin
- Fluconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Mebendazole
- Metronidazole
- Nitrofurantoin
- Oseltamivir
- Tobramycin
Anti-thrombotics
Anti-asthma and COPD
- Budesonide + Formoterol
- Fluticasone + Salmeterol
- Ipratropium
- Montelukast
- Prednisone
- Salbutamol
- Ipratropium + Salbutamol
- Tiotropium
Supportive/Other Therapy
- Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide
- Butamirate
- Celecoxib
- Cetirizine
- Colchicine
- Chlorphenamine
- Diphenhydramine
- Ferrous Salt (Iron Preparations)
- Folic acid + Iron Ferrous
- Ibuprofen
- Lagundi (Vitex Negundo)
- Loratadine
- Mefenamic Acid
- Naproxen
- Omeprazole
- Oral Rehydration Salts
- Paracetamol
- Zinc
Anti-diabetics
- Dapagliflozin
- Gliclazide
- Metformin
Anti-dyslipidemia
- Atorvastatin
- Fenofibrate
- Rosuvastatin
- Simvastatin
Anti-hypertensive and Cardiology
- Amlodipine
- Atenolol
- Captopril
- Clonidine
- Diltiazem
- Enalapril
- Enalapril + Hydrochlorothiazide
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Isosorbide Dinitrate
- Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Losartan
- Methyldopa
- Metoprolol
- Tamsulosin
- Telmisartan
- Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
- Valsartan
- Valsartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
Nervous System
About 21 of the listed drugs were already included in the PhilHealth Konsulta (covered under PhilHealth Konsulta for Calendar Year 2025).
The DOH said the government is committed to making primary health care more accessible and responsive to the needs of Filipinos.
For inquiries and more information, members may call (02) 8662-2588 or visit the official website at www.philhealth.gov.ph. (PNA)