(NAR) VOL. 15 NOS. 1-2 / JANUARY - MARCH 2004
- Newly listed drugs preparations contained in Sections 1.0 and 4.0 of the PNDF, Vol. 1 6th edition (see Annex 1*), shall be compensable for claims with admission dates starting January 1, 2004.
- To give a reasonable time for adjustment on the non-reimbursability of delisted drugs and drug preparations in the 6th edition of the PNDF (see Annex 2*), they shall continue to be compensated for claims with admission dates until March 31, 2004.
However, PhilHealth shall no longer reimburse these delisted drugs and drug preparations (see Annex 2) for claims with admission dates starting April 1, 2004.- Please note that ketorolac trometamol 30 mg/mL, 1 mL ampule (IM, IV) which is included in the PhilHealth Positive List until December 31, 2003 as per PhilHealth Circular Nos. 208, s. 2002 and 33, s-2003, has already been included in the 6th edition of the PNDF under Section 1. Drugs Acting on the Nervous System.
Hence, PhilHealth shall continue reimbursing ketorolac trometamol 30mg/mL, 1 mL ampule (IM, IV) for claims with admission dates starting January 1, 2004.