DOH updates list of VAT-Exempt Medicines under RA 11354

The Department of Health (DOH) informed the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) through Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay the revisions to the list of VAT-Exempt Medicines under Republic Act. 11354 or Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act.

Strategic Framework and Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Medicines Policy 2022-2030

Pursuant to the Government’s thrust towards Universal Health Care (UHC) and in light of the major changes in the pharmaceutical landscape, the Department of Health (DOH), through the Pharmaceutical Division (PD), crafted the Philippine Medicines Policy which would be implemented from the years 2022 to 2030 to mobilize all key players in the pharmaceutical sector to implement evidence-based policies, improve sustainability programs and leverage best practices throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain.

DOH Showcased “Malasakit at Aksyon” in the 1st face to face Policy Dialogue Since 2019

After three long years and five virtual policy dialogues, the Department of Health (DOH), its partner agencies and offices and the patient support groups and civil society organizations finally convened again face to face during the 16th Policy Dialogue on Universal Healthcare and Access to Medicines held on June 9, 2022 at Cocoon Boutique Hotel, Quezon City.