PhilHealth GAMOT project provides ₱20,000 free medicine yearly
Medicine costs continue to burden many Filipino families, especially those managing long-term illnesses. To help ease this, PhilHealth has launched the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) project, giving members free access to outpatient medicine worth up to ₱20,000 each year.
The GAMOT project officially rolled out on August 21, 2025, as part of PhilHealth’s health service expansion. It is the first nationwide program dedicated to providing free outpatient medicine to members, ensuring that treatment is no longer out of reach for those who need it most.
How to avail of the GAMOT project
Claiming your free medicine through PhilHealth GAMOT is simple:
- Register at any YAKAP-accredited clinic online via the eGovPH app, the PhilHealth portal, or in person at PhilHealth offices and partner clinics.
- Consult with a doctor at your chosen clinic. Prescriptions will include a Unique Prescription Security Code (USPC).
- Claim your medicine by presenting your USPC and a valid ID at accredited GAMOT facilities. Members can avail of up to ₱20,000 worth of outpatient medicine annually.
What medicines are included?
GAMOT covers over 75 types of medicine. These include essential drugs for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, infections, and heart disease. The program supports patients needing both maintenance medicine and urgent outpatient treatment.
Why GAMOT matters
As seasonal changes bring higher risks of illness, many families face added health concerns. The GAMOT project helps ease these challenges by lowering medicine expenses and making prescribed treatments more accessible.
PhilHealth is also working to expand the list of accredited GAMOT facilities and clinics nationwide. Members are encouraged to check PhilHealth’s website and social media for updates on where they can register and claim their free medicine.
The GAMOT project stands as a timely and practical response to the growing demand for affordable and accessible medicine. For millions of Filipinos, it represents hope for healthier and more manageable lives.
