Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157Mar 24, 2020Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Issuances14 min read

The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines has reiterated the price freeze on essential emergency medicines and medical devices due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as per Department Memorandum No. 2020-0131. This measure aims to protect consumers from price gouging, hoarding, and monopolistic practices during a health crisis, ensuring access to necessary pharmaceutical products. The price freeze applies nationwide and covers various essential medications, which are deemed crucial in times of emergencies and health threats. The directive emphasizes compliance until the Secretary of Health determines that the price freeze is no longer necessary.

What is Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event about?: The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines has reiterated the price freeze on essential emergency medicines and medical devices due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as per Department Memorandum No. 2020-0131. This measure aims to protect consumers from price gouging, hoarding, and monopolistic practices during a health crisis, ensuring access to necessary pharmaceutical products. The price freeze applies nationwide and covers various essential medications, which are deemed crucial in times of emergencies and health threats. The directive emphasizes compliance until the Secretary of Health determines that the price freeze is no longer necessary.
What type of law is DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157?: Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event (DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157) is a Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
When was Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event enacted?: Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event (DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157) was enacted on Mar 24, 2020.
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Law Information

Reference Number: DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157
Date Enacted: Mar 24, 2020
Category: Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Issuances
Subcategory: Department of Health
Jurisdiction: Philippines
Enacting Body: Congress of the Philippines

March 24, 2020

DOH DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 2020-0157

FOR	:	All Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries; Directors of Bureaus and Services and Centers for Health Development; Minister of Health-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao; Executive Directors of Specialty Hospital, National Nutrition Council, Chiefs of Medical Centers, Hospitals, Sanitaria and Institutes; President of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation; Directors of Philippine National Aids Council and Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers; Medical Suppliers, Retail Stores and Drugstores; the General Public; and Others Concerned

SUBJECT	:	Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

The Department of Health (DOH) reiterates Department Memorandum No. 2020-0131 dated March 23, 2020, entitled "Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event."

This is to provide guidance to all partners and stakeholders to take necessary steps to address the ongoing global concern on the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III, MD, MScSecretary of Health

ATTACHMENT

March 23, 2020

DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUMNo. 2020-0131

FOR	:	ALL UNDERSECRETARIES AND ASSISTANT SECRETARIES; DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS AND SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT; MINISTER OF HEALTH-BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO; EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, NATIONAL NUTRITION COUNCIL, CHIEFS OF MEDICAL CENTERS, HOSPITALS, SANITARIA AND INSTITUTES; PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION; DIRECTORS OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL AND TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTERS AND ALL OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT	:	Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

The Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to monitor and regulate drug price as well as to ensure that consumers are adequately protected against profiteering, hoarding, cartels and the like that compromise their access to essential pharmaceutical products. SDAaTC

As stated in Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7581, "An Act Providing Protection to Consumers by Stabilizing the Prices of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities and by Prescribing Measures against under Price Increase during Emergency Situations and Like Occasions," it is the policy of the State to ensure the availability of basic necessities and prime commodities at all time.

Essential medicines and selected medical devices have been identified as a basic necessity especially in time of natural calamities and man-made disasters that put the health and lives of Filipino at risk because of unfavorable conditions that cause or aggravate disease which may lead to epidemics and massive death.

Due to the on-going global concern on the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the DOH hereby orders a Price Freeze on Essential Emergency Medicines and selected Medical Devices (Annex 1) in the entire country.

Thereby, Department Memorandum No. 2020-0058 dated January 31, 2020 and all its amendments are hereby repealed by this issuance.

Unless otherwise lifted upon determination by the Secretary of Health that the imposition thereof is no longer necessary.

For immediate compliance.

(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III, MD, MScSecretary of Health

ANNEX 1

Price Freeze on Emergency Medicines and Medical Supplies

Medicine

LOWEST

HIGHEST

Analgesics

1	Ibuprofen, 400mg Tablet	0.71	28.00
2	Ketorolac (As Trometamol) 30 mg/mL Solution 1 mL Ampule	12.50	360.00
3	Mefenamic Acid 500 mg Tablet	0.62	49.00
4	Paracetamol, 250mg/5mL, 60mL	10.00	264.00
5	Paracetamol 150 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	3.77	155.00
6	Paracetamol, 500mg Tablet	0.25	19.00
7	Tramadol 50 mg/mL Solution 1 mL Ampule	3.00	239.00
8	Tramadol 50 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	7.05	260.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Anti-infective Medicines/Antibiotics

9	Amikacin Powder 500 mg Vial	65.00	860.00
10	Amikacin (As Sulfate) Powder 100 mg Vial	26.00	226.65
11	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 100 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	43.80	231.00
12	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 125 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	30.00	490.25
13	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 125 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Vial	24.00	238.20
14	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 250 mg Powder Vial	19.50	540.00
15	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 250 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	56.00	769.44
16	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 50 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	35.00	236.25
17	Azithromycin, 250mg Tablet/Capsule	37.45	108.50
18	Amoxicillin 250mg/5mL Granules/Powder for Suspension (As Trihydrate) 60 mL	13.00	337.00
19	Amoxicillin, 250mg Capsule	0.77	83.00
20	Amoxicillin, 500 mg Capsule (As Trihydrate)	1.00	27.00
21	Azithromycin, 200mg/5mL Suspension, 15mL Bottle	84.50	427.50
22	Cefalexin, 500mg Capsule	1.95	70.00
23	Cefalexin, 500mg Capsule	78.00	2,160.00
24	Cefepime (As Hydrochloride) 2 g Solution Vial	284.00	4,046.70
25	Cefepime (As Hydrochloride) 500 mg Solution Vial	88.00	1,075.00
26	Cefixime, 100mg/5mL Suspension, 30 mL Bottle	35.00	928.00
27	Cefixime, 200mg Capsule	6.50	200.00
28	Ceftriaxone, 16 Injection + 10mL	5.00	1,815.00
29	Ciprofloxacin, 500mg, Tablet (As Hydrochloride)	1.36	64.00
30	Ciprofloxacin 1 g Tablet	2.00	84.50
31	Ciprofloxacin (As Lactate) 2 mg/mL Solution 200 mL Vial	152.00	1,850.00
32	Cloxacillin, 250mg Capsule	2.00	60.00
33	Cloxacillin, 125mg/5mL Powder for Suspension (As Sodium Salt) 60 mL	15.00	220.00
34	Cloxacillin, 500 mg, Capsule (As Sodium Salt)	2.00	33.00
35	Cotrimoxazole, 200 mg, Sulfamethoxazole +40mg Trimethoprim Per 5mL, 60mL Suspension	10.00	288.00
36	Cotrimoxazole, 400 mg, Sulfamethoxazole +80mg Trimethoprim Per 5mL, 60 mL Suspension	17.25	357.65
37	Cotrimoxazole, 800mg, Tablet Sulfamethoxazole +160mg Trimethoprim	1.50	62.00
38	Doxycycline, 100mg, Capsule	1.00	190.50
39	Ertapenem (As Sodium) 1 g Solution Vial	2,562.00	4,389.00
40	Erythromycin, 500 mg, Tablet (As Stearate)	3.00	64.00
41	Gentamicin (As Sulfate) 0.30% Eye Drops Solution 5 mL Bottle	60.00	455.00
42	Gentamicin 40 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	3.19	112.50
43	Levofloxacin 500 mg Tablet	3.00	218.50
44	Levofloxacin 750 mg Tablet	11.00	281.75
45	Levofloxacin 5 mg/ml Solution 100 Ml Vial	97.50	1,725.00
46	Meropenem (As Sodium) 500 mg Powder Vial	115.00	2,301.35
47	Metronidazole, 500 mg, Tablet	1.00	159.00
48	Piperacillin + Tazobactam (As Sodium) 2 g + 250 mg Solution Vial	82.88	754.00
49	Piperacillin + Tazobactam (As Sodium ) 4 g + 500 mg Solution Vial	115.25	1,565.75
50	Vancomycin (As Hydrochloride) 500 mg Powder Vial	156.00	2,350.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Antibacterial Agents

51	Azithromycin, 200mg/5mL Powder for Suspension, 15mL	84.50	427.50
52	Azithromycin, 500mg Tablet	7.00	151.43
53	Cefuroxime, 250mg/5mL Granules for Suspension, 60mL	72.00	624.00
54	Cefuroxime, 500mg Tablet	2.50	130.04
55	Co-Amoxiclav 500mg Amoxicillin + 125mg Potassium Clavulanate Tablet	7.50	116.00

Antifungals Medicines

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Anti-malarial

56	Chloroquine, 250mg	55.00	69.00
57	Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg Tablet	52.00	85.50

Antivirals Medicines

59	Aciclovir 200mg Tablet	2.62	124.00
60	Aciclovir 200mg/5mL Suspension, 60mL	440.00	1,012.00

Lopinavir 200mg/Ritonavir 50mg

1,591.00 per Bottle (procurement price 2019)

Oseltamivir 75mg Capsule

107.00

157.00

Cardiovascular Medicines

63	Captopril 50mg Tablet	3.00	28.00
64	Isosorbide 5 Mononitrate 60mg Tablet	7.80	65.00
65	Isosorbide Dinitrate 5 mg Tablet	2.63	59.00
66	Isosorbide Dinitrate 10 mg Tablet	1.50	25.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Diuretics

67	Furosemide, 10mg/mL, 2mL Injection	3.00	160.00
68	Mannitol 20% Solution 500mL Bottle	65.00	550.00

Psychotherapeutic Medicines

69	Haloperidol, 5mg Tablet	4.00	35.89
70	Haloperidol, 5mg/mL, 1mL Ampule	396.00	1,515.00
71	Haloperidol, 50mg/mL, 1mL Ampule	299.00	2,065.00

Respiratory Tract Medicines

72	Acetylcysteine 100 mg Sachet	9.00	301.75
73	Acetylcysteine 100 mg/5 mL Suspension 150 mL Bottle	205.00	392.00
74	Acetylcysteine 200 mg Sachet	9.00	114.50
75	Acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL Solution 10 mL Ampule	126.00	353.00
76	Acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL Solution 25 mL Bottle	2,108.11	2,574.00
77	Acetylcysteine 600 mg Tablet Effervescent	10.00	367.27
78	Butamirate (As Citrate) 50 mg Tablet	2.00	57.20
79	Butamirate (As Citrate) 7.5 mg/5 mL Syrup 120 mL Bottle	110.00	427.00
80	Butamirate (As Citrate) 7.5 mg/5 mL Syrup 60 mL Bottle	50.00	306.00

Vasopressors/Medicines for Shock

81	Dobutamine 50 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	156.00	962.00
82	Dopamine (As Hydrochloride) 40 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	41.00	350.00
83	Norepinephrine 1mg/mL, 2mL Ampule	97.88	1,665.00
84	Norepinephrine (As Bitartrate) 1 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	106.00	1,335.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Vitamins

85	Ascorbic Acid, 500mg Tablet	0.50	11.00
86	Multivitamins Capsule	1.00	49.25
88	Multivitamins Tablet	1.00	29.00

89	Multivitamins 10 mL Vial	320.50
90	Multivitamins Freeze Dried Powder + Diluent 10 mL Vial	315.00

91	Multivitamins Oral Drops 10 mL Bottle	18.00	127.00
92	Multivitamins Oral Drops 30 mL Bottle	22.80	195.00
93	Multivitamins 1 mL Drops 15 mL Bottle	17.50	135.00
94	Multivitamins per 5 mL Syrup 120 mL Bottle	32.00	484.00
95	Multivitamins per 5 mL Syrup 60 mL Bottle	18.75	574.25

96	Zinc 10 mg Tablet Chewable	12.00
97	Zinc 30 mg Tablet	18.00
98	Zinc Sulfate 88 mg Dispersible Tablet	13.00

99	Zinc 27.5 mg/mL (Equiv. to 10 mg Elemental Zinc) Oral Drops 15 mL Bottle	23.00	131.30
100	Zinc 55 mg/5 mL (Equiv. to 20 mg Elemental Zinc) Syrup 60 mL Bottle	26.25	160.00

101

Zinc 70 mg/5 mL (Equiv. 10 mg Elemental Zinc) Syrup 120 mL Bottle

110.00

102

Zinc 70 mg/5 mL (Equiv. 10 mg Elemental Zinc) Syrup 60 mL Bottle

14.00

118.00

Anaesthetics

103	Midazolam 1 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	94.75	492.5
104	Midazolam 1 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Vial	69.00	200.64
105	Midazolam 15 mg Tablet	29.00	32.10
106	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 1 mL Ampule	74.35	450.00
107	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	90.00	481.80
108	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 3 mL Ampule	90.85	478.25
109	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	118.00	189.00
110	Propofol 10 mg/mL Solution 20 mL Ampule	60.00	973.70
111	Propofol 10 mg/mL Solution 50 mL Vial	73.43	635.00

Anti-Emetic

112	Metoclopramide 10mg Tablet	0.69	22.00
113	Metoclopramide (As Hydrochloride) 5 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	3.04	155.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Antidiabetics

114

Regular Insulin (Recombinant Dna, Human) 100 IU/mL Solution 10 mL Vial

117.00

1,989.00

Hypercholesterolemia Agent

115	Atorvastatin 10 mg Tablet	1.51	34.45
116	Atorvastatin 20 mg Tablet	1.75	39.13
117	Atorvastatin 40 mg Tablet	1.50	50.50
118	Atorvastatin 80 mg Tablet	4.62	50.63
119	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 10 mg Tablet	6.00	75.80
120	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 20 mg Tablet	6.00	102.00
121	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 40 mg Tablet	41.96	120.20
122	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 5 mg Tablet	13.00	34.80
123	Simvastatin, 20 mg Tablet	0.73	40.00

Antihypertensives & Anti-Aginal Agents

124	Amlodipine, 10 mg Tablet	0.19	38.50
125	Aspirin, 80mg Tablet	0.48	8.50
126	Clonidine 150mcg Tablet	4.00	56.00
127	Clonidine 150mcg/mL, 1mL Ampule	102.00	293.00
128	Enalapril, 10 mg (As Maleate)	5.00	44.75
129	Felodipine 5mg Tablet	2.50	48.00
130	Hydrochlorothiazide, 25mg	3.00	8.25
131	Losartan, 50mg (As Potassium Salt)	0.53	57.55
132	Metoprolol, 50 mg (As Tartrate)	0.70	31.36
133	Metoprolol 100mg Tablet	1.00	45.64
134	Nicardipine 1mg/mL, 10mL Ampule	115.00	1,374.47
135	Nifedipine 10mg Capsule	2.40	26.00
136	Nimodipine 30mg Tablet	40.00	74.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Antiasthma

137	Fluticasone + Salmeterol (125mcg/25 mcg)	215.00	949.00
138	Budesonide 100 mcg/Dose x 200 Metered Doses Nasal Aqueous Solution	965.60	965.60
139	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 100 Doses Dry Powder Inhaler	1,458.00	1,736.00
140	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 100 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	1,451.65	1,451.65
141	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 200 Doses Dry Powder Inhaler	1,422.00	1,422.00
142	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 300 Doses Dry Powder Inhaler	75.90	75.90
143	Budesonide 250 mcg/mL Solution 2 mL Nebule	25.00	230.89
144	Budesonide 500mcg/mL Solution 2 mL Nebule	23.50	252.50
145	Fluticasone 0.05% Dose x 120 Doses Nasal Aqueous Solution	322.00	322.00
146	Fluticasone 125 mcg/Dose x 120 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	457.90	1,518.00
146	Fluticasone 125 mcg/Dose x 60 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	1,056.00	1,056.00
148	Fluticasone 250 mcg/Dose Dry Powder Inhaler	724.85	1,425.00
149	Fluticasone 250 mcg/mL Respiratory Solution 2 mL	92.00	130.26
150	Fluticasone 50 mcg/Dose x 120 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	209.14	675.00
151	Ipratropium + Salbutamol 21 mcg + 120 mcg x 200 Doses x 10 mL Metered Dose Inhaler	325.00	495.00
152	Ipratropium + Salbutamol 500 mcg + 2.5 mg x 2.5 mL (Unit Dose) Respiratory Solution	3.15	151.00
153	Ipratropium + Salbutamol 500 mcg + 2.5 mg x 20 mL (Unit Dose) Respiratory Solution	10.33	161.00
154	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 200 Doses Breath Actuated MDI	8.25	492.00
155	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 200 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	106.00	535.00
156	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 300 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	150.00	398.00
157	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 400 Doses Breath Actuated MDI	110.00	413.00
158	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg Tablet	0.30	160.00
159	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/5 mL Syrup 30 mL Bottle	14.00	157.00
160	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/5mL Syrup 120 mL Bottle	23.10	241.00
161	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/5mL Syrup 60 mL Bottle	6.00	185.51
162	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/mL Solution 2.5 mL (Unit Dose) Nebule	6.00	250.00
163	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 200 mL/Dose Dry Powder	7.50	460.00
164	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 4 mg Tablet Modified Release	2.00	3.85
165	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 5 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 10 mL (Multidose) Nebule	37.00	44.00
166	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 8 mg Tablet Modified Release	8.00	10.00
167	Salbutamol 1 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 2.5 mL (Unit Dose) Nebule	2.81	50.00
168	Salbutamol 1 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 20 mL	26.67	40.60
169	Salbutamol 1 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 30 mL Bottle	50.00	156.00
170	Salbutamol (100mcg/Inhalation)	106.00	535.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Medicines for Electrolyte, Acid-Base and Caloric Disturbances

171	10% Dextrose in Water 1L Bottle	52.95	150.00
172	5% Dextrose in Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bag	45.35	182.05
173	5% Dextrose in 0.3% Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bottle	35.75	195.00
174	5% Dextrose in 0.3% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	100.00	112.00
175	5% Dextrose in 0.45% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	43.20	250.00
176	5% Dextrose in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bottle	34.00	164.00
177	5% Dextrose in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	33.00	200.00
178	5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's Solution 1 L Bottle	37.00	184.00
179	5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's Solution 500 mL Bottle	47.00	260.00
180	5% Dextrose in Water 1L Bottle	42.00	250.00
181	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bottle	32.00	168.88
182	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 10 mL Ampule	16.15	38.00
183	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 100 mL Bottle	55.00	129.00
184	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 50 mL Bottle	22.00	118.80
185	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	39.73	185.90
186	Acetated Ringer's Solution 1L Bottle	220.00	325.00
187	Balanced Multiple Maintenance Solution with 5% Dextrose for ADULT 5% Solution 1 L Bottle	37.00	210.00
188	Balanced Multiple Maintenance Solution with 5% Dextrose for PEDIA 5% Solution 500 mL Bottle	33.00	184.00
189	Balanced Multiple Replacement Solution with 5% Dextrose 5% Solution 1 L Bottle	41.00	206.50
190	Balanced Multiple Replacement Solution with 5% Dextrose 5% Solution 500 mL Bottle	41.00	200.00
191	Balanced Multiple Replacement Solution with PH 7.4 Solution 500 mL Bottle	42.00	100.00
192	Lactated Ringer's Solution 1L Solution Bottle	35.00	220.00
193	Lactated Ringer's Solution 500 mL Solution Bottle	34.00	184.00
194	Magnesium Sulfate 250mg/mL Solution 10mL Amp	20.00	263.00
195	Oral Rehydration Salts (Ors 75-Replacement) 75 Replacement 5.125G Powder Sachet)	2.67	18.50
196	Potassium Chloride 2Meq, mL, 5mL Ampule	30.00	250.00
197	Potassium Chloride 2 Meq/mL Solution 20 mL Vial	16.00	200.00
198	Sodium Bicarbonate 1 Meq/mL Solution 50 mL Ampule	65.00	371.91
199	Sodium Chloride 2.5Meq/mL, 20mLVial	30.86	152.00
200	Sodium Chloride 2.5Meq/mL, 50mL Vial	74.00	140.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Medical Devices

1	N95	45.00	105.00
2	Disposable Face Mask	28.00
3	Nebulizer	1,495.00	3,980.00
4	Neb Kit: Adult	87.00	120.00
5	Neb Kit: Pedia	63.00	142.00
6	Oxygen Cannula: Adult	24.00	60.00
7	Oxygen Cannula: Pedia	18.50	53.00
8	Oxygen Cannula: Neonatal	24.00	50.00
9	Ethyl Alcohol 70% Solution 60mL	17.25	25.50
10	Ethyl Alcohol 70% Solution 250mL	36.75	41.75
11	Ethyl Alcohol 70% Solution 500mL	61.00	74.25
12	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 75mL	16.75	19.50
13	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 150mL	27.75	36.50
14	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 250mL	38.50	42.00
15	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 330mL	77.00	82.50
16	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 500mL	64.00	99.75
17	Sterile Gloves 25 Pairs/Box (Sizes 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8)	295.00	450.00
18	Sterile Gloves Per Pair (Sizes 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8)	18.00	21.00
19	Cover All (Hazmat)	210.00
20	Shoe Cover	6.00	10.50
21	Disposable Gown	55.00	75.00
22	Safety Goggles	55.00	150.00
23	Oxygen tanks, 5 lbs	2,200.00
24	Oxygen tanks, 15 lbs	3,800.00
25	Pulse oximeters	750.00	1,000.00
26	Thermal Scanner (Non-Contact Infrared)	599.00	3,400,00

PROCUREMENT PRICES

27	Ventilators neonatal	650,000.00	825,000.00
28	Ventilators pedia	530,000.00	1,495,000.00
29	Ventilators adult	530,000.00	1,495,000.00

Cite This Law

Standard Citation

Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event, DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157, Mar 24, 2020 (Philippines)

Bluebook Style

Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event, DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157 (Phil. 2020)

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Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

DOH Department Circular No. 2020-0157Mar 24, 2020Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Issuances14 min read

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March 24, 2020

DOH DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 2020-0157

FOR	:	All Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries; Directors of Bureaus and Services and Centers for Health Development; Minister of Health-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao; Executive Directors of Specialty Hospital, National Nutrition Council, Chiefs of Medical Centers, Hospitals, Sanitaria and Institutes; President of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation; Directors of Philippine National Aids Council and Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers; Medical Suppliers, Retail Stores and Drugstores; the General Public; and Others Concerned

SUBJECT	:	Reiteration of the Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

This is to provide guidance to all partners and stakeholders to take necessary steps to address the ongoing global concern on the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III, MD, MScSecretary of Health

ATTACHMENT

March 23, 2020

DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUMNo. 2020-0131

FOR	:	ALL UNDERSECRETARIES AND ASSISTANT SECRETARIES; DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS AND SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT; MINISTER OF HEALTH-BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO; EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, NATIONAL NUTRITION COUNCIL, CHIEFS OF MEDICAL CENTERS, HOSPITALS, SANITARIA AND INSTITUTES; PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION; DIRECTORS OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL AND TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTERS AND ALL OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT	:	Price Freeze of Essential Emergency Medicines and Medical Devices due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

Thereby, Department Memorandum No. 2020-0058 dated January 31, 2020 and all its amendments are hereby repealed by this issuance.

Unless otherwise lifted upon determination by the Secretary of Health that the imposition thereof is no longer necessary.

For immediate compliance.

(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III, MD, MScSecretary of Health

ANNEX 1

Price Freeze on Emergency Medicines and Medical Supplies

Medicine

LOWEST

HIGHEST

Analgesics

1	Ibuprofen, 400mg Tablet	0.71	28.00
2	Ketorolac (As Trometamol) 30 mg/mL Solution 1 mL Ampule	12.50	360.00
3	Mefenamic Acid 500 mg Tablet	0.62	49.00
4	Paracetamol, 250mg/5mL, 60mL	10.00	264.00
5	Paracetamol 150 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	3.77	155.00
6	Paracetamol, 500mg Tablet	0.25	19.00
7	Tramadol 50 mg/mL Solution 1 mL Ampule	3.00	239.00
8	Tramadol 50 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	7.05	260.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Anti-infective Medicines/Antibiotics

9	Amikacin Powder 500 mg Vial	65.00	860.00
10	Amikacin (As Sulfate) Powder 100 mg Vial	26.00	226.65
11	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 100 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	43.80	231.00
12	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 125 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	30.00	490.25
13	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 125 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Vial	24.00	238.20
14	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 250 mg Powder Vial	19.50	540.00
15	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 250 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	56.00	769.44
16	Amikacin (As Sulfate) 50 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	35.00	236.25
17	Azithromycin, 250mg Tablet/Capsule	37.45	108.50
18	Amoxicillin 250mg/5mL Granules/Powder for Suspension (As Trihydrate) 60 mL	13.00	337.00
19	Amoxicillin, 250mg Capsule	0.77	83.00
20	Amoxicillin, 500 mg Capsule (As Trihydrate)	1.00	27.00
21	Azithromycin, 200mg/5mL Suspension, 15mL Bottle	84.50	427.50
22	Cefalexin, 500mg Capsule	1.95	70.00
23	Cefalexin, 500mg Capsule	78.00	2,160.00
24	Cefepime (As Hydrochloride) 2 g Solution Vial	284.00	4,046.70
25	Cefepime (As Hydrochloride) 500 mg Solution Vial	88.00	1,075.00
26	Cefixime, 100mg/5mL Suspension, 30 mL Bottle	35.00	928.00
27	Cefixime, 200mg Capsule	6.50	200.00
28	Ceftriaxone, 16 Injection + 10mL	5.00	1,815.00
29	Ciprofloxacin, 500mg, Tablet (As Hydrochloride)	1.36	64.00
30	Ciprofloxacin 1 g Tablet	2.00	84.50
31	Ciprofloxacin (As Lactate) 2 mg/mL Solution 200 mL Vial	152.00	1,850.00
32	Cloxacillin, 250mg Capsule	2.00	60.00
33	Cloxacillin, 125mg/5mL Powder for Suspension (As Sodium Salt) 60 mL	15.00	220.00
34	Cloxacillin, 500 mg, Capsule (As Sodium Salt)	2.00	33.00
35	Cotrimoxazole, 200 mg, Sulfamethoxazole +40mg Trimethoprim Per 5mL, 60mL Suspension	10.00	288.00
36	Cotrimoxazole, 400 mg, Sulfamethoxazole +80mg Trimethoprim Per 5mL, 60 mL Suspension	17.25	357.65
37	Cotrimoxazole, 800mg, Tablet Sulfamethoxazole +160mg Trimethoprim	1.50	62.00
38	Doxycycline, 100mg, Capsule	1.00	190.50
39	Ertapenem (As Sodium) 1 g Solution Vial	2,562.00	4,389.00
40	Erythromycin, 500 mg, Tablet (As Stearate)	3.00	64.00
41	Gentamicin (As Sulfate) 0.30% Eye Drops Solution 5 mL Bottle	60.00	455.00
42	Gentamicin 40 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	3.19	112.50
43	Levofloxacin 500 mg Tablet	3.00	218.50
44	Levofloxacin 750 mg Tablet	11.00	281.75
45	Levofloxacin 5 mg/ml Solution 100 Ml Vial	97.50	1,725.00
46	Meropenem (As Sodium) 500 mg Powder Vial	115.00	2,301.35
47	Metronidazole, 500 mg, Tablet	1.00	159.00
48	Piperacillin + Tazobactam (As Sodium) 2 g + 250 mg Solution Vial	82.88	754.00
49	Piperacillin + Tazobactam (As Sodium ) 4 g + 500 mg Solution Vial	115.25	1,565.75
50	Vancomycin (As Hydrochloride) 500 mg Powder Vial	156.00	2,350.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Antibacterial Agents

51	Azithromycin, 200mg/5mL Powder for Suspension, 15mL	84.50	427.50
52	Azithromycin, 500mg Tablet	7.00	151.43
53	Cefuroxime, 250mg/5mL Granules for Suspension, 60mL	72.00	624.00
54	Cefuroxime, 500mg Tablet	2.50	130.04
55	Co-Amoxiclav 500mg Amoxicillin + 125mg Potassium Clavulanate Tablet	7.50	116.00

Antifungals Medicines

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Anti-malarial

56	Chloroquine, 250mg	55.00	69.00
57	Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg Tablet	52.00	85.50

Antivirals Medicines

59	Aciclovir 200mg Tablet	2.62	124.00
60	Aciclovir 200mg/5mL Suspension, 60mL	440.00	1,012.00

Lopinavir 200mg/Ritonavir 50mg

1,591.00 per Bottle (procurement price 2019)

Oseltamivir 75mg Capsule

107.00

157.00

Cardiovascular Medicines

63	Captopril 50mg Tablet	3.00	28.00
64	Isosorbide 5 Mononitrate 60mg Tablet	7.80	65.00
65	Isosorbide Dinitrate 5 mg Tablet	2.63	59.00
66	Isosorbide Dinitrate 10 mg Tablet	1.50	25.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Diuretics

67	Furosemide, 10mg/mL, 2mL Injection	3.00	160.00
68	Mannitol 20% Solution 500mL Bottle	65.00	550.00

Psychotherapeutic Medicines

69	Haloperidol, 5mg Tablet	4.00	35.89
70	Haloperidol, 5mg/mL, 1mL Ampule	396.00	1,515.00
71	Haloperidol, 50mg/mL, 1mL Ampule	299.00	2,065.00

Respiratory Tract Medicines

72	Acetylcysteine 100 mg Sachet	9.00	301.75
73	Acetylcysteine 100 mg/5 mL Suspension 150 mL Bottle	205.00	392.00
74	Acetylcysteine 200 mg Sachet	9.00	114.50
75	Acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL Solution 10 mL Ampule	126.00	353.00
76	Acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL Solution 25 mL Bottle	2,108.11	2,574.00
77	Acetylcysteine 600 mg Tablet Effervescent	10.00	367.27
78	Butamirate (As Citrate) 50 mg Tablet	2.00	57.20
79	Butamirate (As Citrate) 7.5 mg/5 mL Syrup 120 mL Bottle	110.00	427.00
80	Butamirate (As Citrate) 7.5 mg/5 mL Syrup 60 mL Bottle	50.00	306.00

Vasopressors/Medicines for Shock

81	Dobutamine 50 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	156.00	962.00
82	Dopamine (As Hydrochloride) 40 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	41.00	350.00
83	Norepinephrine 1mg/mL, 2mL Ampule	97.88	1,665.00
84	Norepinephrine (As Bitartrate) 1 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	106.00	1,335.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Vitamins

85	Ascorbic Acid, 500mg Tablet	0.50	11.00
86	Multivitamins Capsule	1.00	49.25
88	Multivitamins Tablet	1.00	29.00

89	Multivitamins 10 mL Vial	320.50
90	Multivitamins Freeze Dried Powder + Diluent 10 mL Vial	315.00

91	Multivitamins Oral Drops 10 mL Bottle	18.00	127.00
92	Multivitamins Oral Drops 30 mL Bottle	22.80	195.00
93	Multivitamins 1 mL Drops 15 mL Bottle	17.50	135.00
94	Multivitamins per 5 mL Syrup 120 mL Bottle	32.00	484.00
95	Multivitamins per 5 mL Syrup 60 mL Bottle	18.75	574.25

96	Zinc 10 mg Tablet Chewable	12.00
97	Zinc 30 mg Tablet	18.00
98	Zinc Sulfate 88 mg Dispersible Tablet	13.00

99	Zinc 27.5 mg/mL (Equiv. to 10 mg Elemental Zinc) Oral Drops 15 mL Bottle	23.00	131.30
100	Zinc 55 mg/5 mL (Equiv. to 20 mg Elemental Zinc) Syrup 60 mL Bottle	26.25	160.00

101

Zinc 70 mg/5 mL (Equiv. 10 mg Elemental Zinc) Syrup 120 mL Bottle

110.00

102

Zinc 70 mg/5 mL (Equiv. 10 mg Elemental Zinc) Syrup 60 mL Bottle

14.00

118.00

Anaesthetics

103	Midazolam 1 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	94.75	492.5
104	Midazolam 1 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Vial	69.00	200.64
105	Midazolam 15 mg Tablet	29.00	32.10
106	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 1 mL Ampule	74.35	450.00
107	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	90.00	481.80
108	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 3 mL Ampule	90.85	478.25
109	Midazolam 5 mg/mL Solution 5 mL Ampule	118.00	189.00
110	Propofol 10 mg/mL Solution 20 mL Ampule	60.00	973.70
111	Propofol 10 mg/mL Solution 50 mL Vial	73.43	635.00

Anti-Emetic

112	Metoclopramide 10mg Tablet	0.69	22.00
113	Metoclopramide (As Hydrochloride) 5 mg/mL Solution 2 mL Ampule	3.04	155.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Antidiabetics

114

Regular Insulin (Recombinant Dna, Human) 100 IU/mL Solution 10 mL Vial

117.00

1,989.00

Hypercholesterolemia Agent

115	Atorvastatin 10 mg Tablet	1.51	34.45
116	Atorvastatin 20 mg Tablet	1.75	39.13
117	Atorvastatin 40 mg Tablet	1.50	50.50
118	Atorvastatin 80 mg Tablet	4.62	50.63
119	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 10 mg Tablet	6.00	75.80
120	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 20 mg Tablet	6.00	102.00
121	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 40 mg Tablet	41.96	120.20
122	Rosuvastatin (As Calcium) 5 mg Tablet	13.00	34.80
123	Simvastatin, 20 mg Tablet	0.73	40.00

Antihypertensives & Anti-Aginal Agents

124	Amlodipine, 10 mg Tablet	0.19	38.50
125	Aspirin, 80mg Tablet	0.48	8.50
126	Clonidine 150mcg Tablet	4.00	56.00
127	Clonidine 150mcg/mL, 1mL Ampule	102.00	293.00
128	Enalapril, 10 mg (As Maleate)	5.00	44.75
129	Felodipine 5mg Tablet	2.50	48.00
130	Hydrochlorothiazide, 25mg	3.00	8.25
131	Losartan, 50mg (As Potassium Salt)	0.53	57.55
132	Metoprolol, 50 mg (As Tartrate)	0.70	31.36
133	Metoprolol 100mg Tablet	1.00	45.64
134	Nicardipine 1mg/mL, 10mL Ampule	115.00	1,374.47
135	Nifedipine 10mg Capsule	2.40	26.00
136	Nimodipine 30mg Tablet	40.00	74.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Antiasthma

137	Fluticasone + Salmeterol (125mcg/25 mcg)	215.00	949.00
138	Budesonide 100 mcg/Dose x 200 Metered Doses Nasal Aqueous Solution	965.60	965.60
139	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 100 Doses Dry Powder Inhaler	1,458.00	1,736.00
140	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 100 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	1,451.65	1,451.65
141	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 200 Doses Dry Powder Inhaler	1,422.00	1,422.00
142	Budesonide 200 mcg/Dose x 300 Doses Dry Powder Inhaler	75.90	75.90
143	Budesonide 250 mcg/mL Solution 2 mL Nebule	25.00	230.89
144	Budesonide 500mcg/mL Solution 2 mL Nebule	23.50	252.50
145	Fluticasone 0.05% Dose x 120 Doses Nasal Aqueous Solution	322.00	322.00
146	Fluticasone 125 mcg/Dose x 120 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	457.90	1,518.00
146	Fluticasone 125 mcg/Dose x 60 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	1,056.00	1,056.00
148	Fluticasone 250 mcg/Dose Dry Powder Inhaler	724.85	1,425.00
149	Fluticasone 250 mcg/mL Respiratory Solution 2 mL	92.00	130.26
150	Fluticasone 50 mcg/Dose x 120 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	209.14	675.00
151	Ipratropium + Salbutamol 21 mcg + 120 mcg x 200 Doses x 10 mL Metered Dose Inhaler	325.00	495.00
152	Ipratropium + Salbutamol 500 mcg + 2.5 mg x 2.5 mL (Unit Dose) Respiratory Solution	3.15	151.00
153	Ipratropium + Salbutamol 500 mcg + 2.5 mg x 20 mL (Unit Dose) Respiratory Solution	10.33	161.00
154	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 200 Doses Breath Actuated MDI	8.25	492.00
155	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 200 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	106.00	535.00
156	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 300 Doses Metered Dose Inhaler	150.00	398.00
157	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 100 mL/Dose x 400 Doses Breath Actuated MDI	110.00	413.00
158	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg Tablet	0.30	160.00
159	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/5 mL Syrup 30 mL Bottle	14.00	157.00
160	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/5mL Syrup 120 mL Bottle	23.10	241.00
161	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/5mL Syrup 60 mL Bottle	6.00	185.51
162	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 2 mg/mL Solution 2.5 mL (Unit Dose) Nebule	6.00	250.00
163	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 200 mL/Dose Dry Powder	7.50	460.00
164	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 4 mg Tablet Modified Release	2.00	3.85
165	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 5 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 10 mL (Multidose) Nebule	37.00	44.00
166	Salbutamol (As Sulfate) 8 mg Tablet Modified Release	8.00	10.00
167	Salbutamol 1 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 2.5 mL (Unit Dose) Nebule	2.81	50.00
168	Salbutamol 1 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 20 mL	26.67	40.60
169	Salbutamol 1 mg/mL Respiratory Solution 30 mL Bottle	50.00	156.00
170	Salbutamol (100mcg/Inhalation)	106.00	535.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Medicines for Electrolyte, Acid-Base and Caloric Disturbances

171	10% Dextrose in Water 1L Bottle	52.95	150.00
172	5% Dextrose in Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bag	45.35	182.05
173	5% Dextrose in 0.3% Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bottle	35.75	195.00
174	5% Dextrose in 0.3% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	100.00	112.00
175	5% Dextrose in 0.45% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	43.20	250.00
176	5% Dextrose in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bottle	34.00	164.00
177	5% Dextrose in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	33.00	200.00
178	5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's Solution 1 L Bottle	37.00	184.00
179	5% Dextrose in Lactated Ringer's Solution 500 mL Bottle	47.00	260.00
180	5% Dextrose in Water 1L Bottle	42.00	250.00
181	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 1 L Bottle	32.00	168.88
182	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 10 mL Ampule	16.15	38.00
183	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 100 mL Bottle	55.00	129.00
184	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 50 mL Bottle	22.00	118.80
185	0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution 500 mL Bottle	39.73	185.90
186	Acetated Ringer's Solution 1L Bottle	220.00	325.00
187	Balanced Multiple Maintenance Solution with 5% Dextrose for ADULT 5% Solution 1 L Bottle	37.00	210.00
188	Balanced Multiple Maintenance Solution with 5% Dextrose for PEDIA 5% Solution 500 mL Bottle	33.00	184.00
189	Balanced Multiple Replacement Solution with 5% Dextrose 5% Solution 1 L Bottle	41.00	206.50
190	Balanced Multiple Replacement Solution with 5% Dextrose 5% Solution 500 mL Bottle	41.00	200.00
191	Balanced Multiple Replacement Solution with PH 7.4 Solution 500 mL Bottle	42.00	100.00
192	Lactated Ringer's Solution 1L Solution Bottle	35.00	220.00
193	Lactated Ringer's Solution 500 mL Solution Bottle	34.00	184.00
194	Magnesium Sulfate 250mg/mL Solution 10mL Amp	20.00	263.00
195	Oral Rehydration Salts (Ors 75-Replacement) 75 Replacement 5.125G Powder Sachet)	2.67	18.50
196	Potassium Chloride 2Meq, mL, 5mL Ampule	30.00	250.00
197	Potassium Chloride 2 Meq/mL Solution 20 mL Vial	16.00	200.00
198	Sodium Bicarbonate 1 Meq/mL Solution 50 mL Ampule	65.00	371.91
199	Sodium Chloride 2.5Meq/mL, 20mLVial	30.86	152.00
200	Sodium Chloride 2.5Meq/mL, 50mL Vial	74.00	140.00

** Range of prices from generics to branded medicines

Medical Devices

1	N95	45.00	105.00
2	Disposable Face Mask	28.00
3	Nebulizer	1,495.00	3,980.00
4	Neb Kit: Adult	87.00	120.00
5	Neb Kit: Pedia	63.00	142.00
6	Oxygen Cannula: Adult	24.00	60.00
7	Oxygen Cannula: Pedia	18.50	53.00
8	Oxygen Cannula: Neonatal	24.00	50.00
9	Ethyl Alcohol 70% Solution 60mL	17.25	25.50
10	Ethyl Alcohol 70% Solution 250mL	36.75	41.75
11	Ethyl Alcohol 70% Solution 500mL	61.00	74.25
12	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 75mL	16.75	19.50
13	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 150mL	27.75	36.50
14	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 250mL	38.50	42.00
15	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 330mL	77.00	82.50
16	Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Solution 500mL	64.00	99.75
17	Sterile Gloves 25 Pairs/Box (Sizes 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8)	295.00	450.00
18	Sterile Gloves Per Pair (Sizes 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8)	18.00	21.00
19	Cover All (Hazmat)	210.00
20	Shoe Cover	6.00	10.50
21	Disposable Gown	55.00	75.00
22	Safety Goggles	55.00	150.00
23	Oxygen tanks, 5 lbs	2,200.00
24	Oxygen tanks, 15 lbs	3,800.00
25	Pulse oximeters	750.00	1,000.00
26	Thermal Scanner (Non-Contact Infrared)	599.00	3,400,00

PROCUREMENT PRICES

27	Ventilators neonatal	650,000.00	825,000.00
28	Ventilators pedia	530,000.00	1,495,000.00
29	Ventilators adult	530,000.00	1,495,000.00

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