Price of medication for chronic diseases at GPs to be reduced, 'comparable' to polyclinics under Healthier SG initiative
SINGAPORE — Those suffering from chronic diseases such as high blood pressure or diabetes will soon find that the price of their medication at general practitioners (GPs) will be "comparable" to those at a polyclinic, according to a new White Paper submitted to Parliament on Wednesday (Sept 21).
- A White Paper on Healthier SG outlined several benefits of the programme to proactively prevent people from falling ill
- Among them are what residents can expect if they enrol with a dedicated family doctor
- This includes getting access to medication for chronic diseases at lower prices that are comparable to those found at a polyclinic
- Employers that provide similar health benefits to the Healthier SG initiative are urged not to remove them
21 Sep 2022 06:35PM
(Updated: 21 Sep 2022 08:52PM)
Source: TODAY
