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Medicine price watch now available through eGovPH app
The Department of Health (DOH) is promoting generic medicines through the eGovPH app to help the public save money, as generic drugs are significantly cheaper than branded ones while being equally effective.
The DOH has integrated its Drug Price Watch platform into the eGovPH app, enabling users to easily compare prices of branded medicines with their generic equivalents.
This integration aligns with the Universal Health Care Law's mandate to improve access to affordable and quality medicine.
Users can access the Drug Price Watch by logging into the eGovPH app, navigating to the 'NGAs' icon, and selecting the DOH, or by visiting the platform's web link.
The eGovPH app, launched in 2023, aims to centralize government services to increase transparency and streamline processes, with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stating it can reduce corruption by minimizing human interaction in transactions.
The DOH also reminds the public to adhere to their doctor's prescriptions and take maintenance medicines regularly.
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