Generika Drugstore and the Valenzuela City government have launched the first partnership between a nationwide drugstore chain and a local government unit to provide citywide access to free essential medicines under PhilHealth’s Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) Program.
On Friday, around 600 residents received medical consultations from Yaman ng Kalusugan Program-accredited doctors of the City Health Department and were given prescribed medicines on site through the GAMOT program.
“This is relief at its fullest. Working with the City Government of Valenzuela allows us to showcase our Ginhawang Generika promise while serving our fellow Filipinos,” said Generika Drugstore President and CEO Adrian Gino Guinto.
Under the partnership, registered residents who consult in accredited clinics and receive prescriptions with unique security codes may claim up to P20,000 worth of essential medicines from 10 PhilHealth-accredited Generika branches in the city.
PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Edwin Mercado said, “With active partners like Generika Drugstore and Valenzuela City, Filipinos can rest assured that PhilHealth can help, wherever and whenever they need it.”
Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian welcomed the initiative, saying, “We thank Generika Drugstore and PhilHealth for helping us make Valenzuela City a truly progressive city where no Valenzuelano family gets left behind.”
To date, 171 Generika Drugstore branches nationwide have been accredited as GAMOT providers.
