approved medicines as of june 5 2015_signed
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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
As of 05 June 2015, the Formulary Executive Council has recommended the INCLUSION of
the following medicines in the Philippine National Formulary:
Medicine Indication
1. Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine
(Type 1, 2 and 3) suspension for
injection (IM/SC)
Prevention of poliomyelitis in infants,
children and adults, for primary and booster
vaccination
2. Etonogestrel implant 68 mg
subdermal implant
Hormonal contraceptive
Interested parties may submit their comments or request for reconsideration on or before 24
July 2015. Otherwise, appeals will no longer be entertained after the prescribed deadline.
ANNA MELISSA S. GUERRERO, MD, MPH (HTA)
Division Chief
Pharmaceutical Division
Office for Policy and Health Systems