My Philippine Life

Personal perspectives on retirement life in the Philippines

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

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

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