Implementation Of The Cheaper Medicines Act Progressing Slowly

Bureaucracy and a lack of funding are hampering the implementation of the Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act in the Philippines. Only 21 pharmaceuticals have had their prices cut since the legislation was passed in 2008. Although BMI expects additional medicines to be included in the scheme during 2010, progress will be slow, mainly due to a lack of engagement from

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