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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Philippines has added nine drug products to its list of essential medicines exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT), aiming to make critical healthcare treatments more affordable for Filipinos. These newly VAT-exempt drugs include medications for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and tuberculosis. The FDA collaborates with various government agencies and industry associations to enhance regulations and support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through initiatives like the Bigyang-halaga, Bangon MSMEs Program.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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