DOH launches pharmacy for policemen, soldiers

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday announced that it has recently launched the Botika ng Bayani (BNBi), a state-run pharmacy for policemen and soldiers.

“The DOH recognizes the service and heroism of our armed personnel in ensuring the security of our country. Hence, the Botika ng Bayani (BNBi) is hereby established that will provide quality essential medicines for our police and soldiers,” DOH Undersecretary Rolando Enrique Domingo said during the launching ceremony at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City on Monday.

BNBi was part of the revitalized Botika ng Bayan Program of the Health department.

With consideration to the state forces' exposure to different health hazards, this pharmacy aims to provide free medicines dove-tailed for the needs of the government troops and their families to reduce the out-of-pocket medical expenditures.

According to the DOH, BNBi will be accessible in 22 health service units across the country.

Aside from out-patient care medicines, maintenance medicines for hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia will also be available in the tailor-made pharmacy.

Pain medications, antibiotics, and anaesthetics for surgery will also be available at BNBi outlets. — Dona Magsino/MDM, GMA News