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Expanded Medicines Eligible for Tax Exemption under VAT Regime

FDA REvises List of Medications Exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT)Imposition

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Expanded Medicines Eligible for Tax Exemption under VAT Regime

Get Ready to Save More on Your Meds, Folks!

READY TO SAVE BIG ON YOUR MEDICATIONS? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced an update to its list of medicines exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT). It's all part of President Marcos Jr.'s Marching Orders to make essential medicines cheaper and accessible for every Filipino.

The move also aligns with Section 12 of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (RA 11534), which focuses on lowering taxes on health products.

So, what's new?

Here's a quick rundown of the categories and specific meds included in the updated list (as of April 2025):

Cancer Crusaders- Bortezomib (powder for injection)- Docetaxel (20 mg/mL concentrate for IV infusion)- Lenvatinib (10 mg and 4 mg capsules)- Lenalidomide (7.5 mg and 20 mg capsules)- Paclitaxel (multiple formulations)

Diabetes Defenders- Saxagliptin (hydrochloride) + Dapagliflozin (propanediol monohydrate) (5 mg/10 mg film-coated tablets)(Note: Exact kidney disease-related diabetes meds aren't specified in the latest updates, but they are included in the overall exempt list)

Hypertension Heroes- Losartan potassium + Rosuvastatin (calcium) + Amlodipine (camsilate) film-coated tablets (various strengths)(Look out for new hypertension combos in upcoming advisories)

Kidney KidStars(Exact medications and dosages for kidney diseases are not officially disclosed as of April 2025)

TB Troopers(No official updates regarding Tuberculosis meds as of April 2025)

Mental Health Mavericks(No specific updates on new additions to mental health medications, but they remain VAT-exempt)

The FDA urges the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, and the Department of Trade and Industry to swiftly implement this beneficial change for Filipinos. Stay tuned for more updates!/PNA

  1. The FDA's update to the VAT-exempt medicine list, announced by President Marcos Jr., aims to make essential medicines cheaper for Filipinos.
  2. This action aligns with Section 12 of RA 11534, focusing on reduced taxes for health products.
  3. The updated list includes 'Cancer Crusaders', comprising various formulations of Paclitaxel and others.
  4. 'Diabetes Defenders' now include Saxagliptin (hydrochloride) + Dapagliflozin (propanediol monohydrate) film-coated tablets.
  5. 'Hypertension Heroes' have updated combinations, with Losartan potassium + Rosuvastatin (calcium) + Amlodipine (camsilate) film-coated tablets in various strengths.
  6. The FDA is calling for swift implementation of this policy, with more updates expected regarding kidney disease, Tuberculosis, and mental health medications in health-and-wellness, finance, policy-and-legislation, and general-news sectors.
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