Dirty Medicine – The epic inside story of long-term criminal fraud at Ranbaxy, the Indian drug company that makes generic Lipitor for millions of Americans Continue reading
May 24, 2013
by GOIloilo
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Category Archives: Doctors, dentists, hospitals and medical care
April 24, 2013
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Cost of Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) Iloilo City Philippines
Cost of a pulmonary function test (spirometry) in Iloilo City, Philippines Continue reading
January 12, 2013
by GOIloilo
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Medical care in the Philippines – it’s no bed of roses
Fraud is a persistent problem for the Tricare system which provides medical care coverage in the Philippines for retired American military personnel. Continue reading
October 28, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Drug Prices Philippines
Drug prices in the Philippines. Some examples, some links and some thought about lowering your medication costs in the Philippines. Continue reading
October 25, 2012
by GOIloilo
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TURP Prostate Surgery in Manila
TURP surgery and a report on the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines Continue reading
August 30, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Recommended Iloilo, Philippines Doctors and Dentists
There are hundreds, maybe thousands of doctors and dentists in Iloilo. For the newcomer it’s a challenge to find the best ones. Here’s some help. Continue reading
March 25, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Philippine Generic Drugs
Generic drugs in the Philippines. Are they safe? Are they really affordable? Are there better options? Here are thoughts. Continue reading
March 19, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Philippine Essential Drugs List
Philippine Essential Drugs List – a listing of drugs available in the Philippines and the price of each. Continue reading
March 3, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Recommended Philippine Doctors and Hospitals
There are many excellent doctors and hospitals in the Philippines and some not so good. It can be hard to tell which is which. This article gives guidance on selecting doctors and hospitals. Continue reading
March 1, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Philippine Medical Care: Pain Medication and Pain Management
The Philippines has one of the most restrictive regimes in the world regarding pain medications for moderate to severe pain. it has imposed such onerous requirements on doctors and pharmacies that for all practical purposes, strong pain medications are not generally available. Continue reading
February 23, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Manila
A few observations regarding the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in Manila based on our recent visit there. Moreover, don’t assume that treatment at top Manila hospitals cost more than treatment at a provincial hospital. Continue reading
December 11, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Medical Care in Iloilo City: Hospitals
Hospitals and hospital care in Iloilo City Continue reading
September 3, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Health Insurance in the Philippines
Philippine Medical Insurance. We urge that you and your family members sign up for PhilHealth and make sure the annual fees are paid. Continue reading
September 2, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Surgery at Manila Doctor’s Hospital
Our experiences with surgery (hysterectomy) at Manila Doctor’s Hospital Continue reading
September 2, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Prescription Drugs/Medications in the Philippines
All the facts on Philippine prescription medications, generic drugs, availability of medication and drug safety in the Philippines. Continue reading
August 29, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Cost of Holter Monitor Test – Philippines
Cost of Holter monitoring cardiac test in the Philippines. Continue reading
June 26, 2011
by GOIloilo
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The Medical City opens Iloilo Hospital
Big Manila hospital opens Iloilo City branch Continue reading
February 1, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Mail Order Medications in the Philippines
Buying mail order drugs, medications and shipping them to the Philippines — our experience Continue reading
October 21, 2009
by GOIloilo
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Medicare for Expats in the Philippines
Medicare medical services may be available to expats in the Philippines through a new medical insurance initiative. Continue reading
August 28, 2009
by GOIloilo
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Iloilo Eye Surgery
Prolapse of Orbital Fat – Iloilo City, Philippines. We share this medical experience to help expats considering life in the Philippines, but who are concerned about the quality of Philippine medical care. This is not a conclusion but rather an anecdote given for whatever help it may be to others. Continue reading
December 22, 2008
by GOIloilo
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Cost of Cesarean Section in the Philippines
Carol’s sister had a cesarean (caesarian, c-section) section at a Philippine provincial hospital in Lucena City, Quezon Province in 2006. The total cost was P34,000. FilHealth, the Philippine national health insurance program, paid P8,000 of the total for a net … Continue reading
December 22, 2008
by GOIloilo
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Ovarian Cyst Surgery in the Philippines
Cost of ovarian cyst and total abdominal hysterectomy surgery in the Philippines Continue reading