- FDA has added 15 essential medicines to the list of VAT-exempt products
- The move aims to make these medicines more affordable for consumers
- Medicines for cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension, and mental illness are included in the list
- The exemption is in accordance with Republic Act 11534
- FDA is responsible for identifying and transmitting the list of VAT-exempt health products to other agencies
Source: philstar.com
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