Over 2000 facilities under the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) package providers nationwide are ready to give GAMOT members 75 essential medicines at no cost, according to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
The free medicines include those for treatment of infections, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart conditions, and nervous system disorders, along with other supportive therapies.
The 2026 GAMOT facilities across Philippines help the members to avail medicines worth PHP20,000 ($326) annually. There are 397 government run and 1,629 are privately run establishments serving as GAMOT providers.
PhilHealth said in a statement that contributions from members helped provide strength and hope to patients and families facing health challenges. It said it would continue improving and expanding its healthcare programmes to ensure that more Filipinos benefit from accessible and quality health services.