MANILA—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is eyeing to expand the scope of discounted medicines and medical devices not only for senior citizens, but also for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
MANILA—The Food and Drug Administration is eyeing to expand the scope of discounted medicines and medical devices not only for senior citizens, but also for persons with disabilities .
“During the meeting, the agency is also studying possible expansion of the discounts, not only for senior citizens, but also for PWDs,” the FDA said. “These steps are expected to result in a simplified process on discounted transactions that would be a big help for senior citizens and PWDs, especially in poor communities,” the FDA said.
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