Review of Standard Drug List to Include Medication for Common Age-related Illnesses

Debated in Parliament on 15 Aug 2016.

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Foo Mee Har asked the Ministry of Health to review the Standard Drug List to include medications frequently prescribed for common age-related illnesses.
The Ministry of Health regularly reviews the Standard Drug List, considering feedback from doctors on commonly used drugs, including those for age-related conditions.
Over the last three years, 44 drugs were added to the list, with 34 (77%) used for common age-related illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
The Ministry will continue its practice of conducting regular reviews of the Standard Drug List.

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Foo Mee Har

Ms Foo Mee Har asked the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will review the Standard Drug List to include medication that doctors frequently prescribe for common age-related illnesses.

Gan Kim Yong

The Ministry of Health (MOH) Standard Drug List (SDL) is reviewed regularly to include new medications. Feedback from doctors regarding commonly used drugs, including those for age-related illnesses, is taken into account in these reviews.

Over the last three years, 44 drugs have been added to SDL, of which, 34 (77%) drugs are used for common age-related conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

MOH will continue the practice of regular reviews of the SDL drug list.

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Foo Mee Har asked the Ministry of Health to review the Standard Drug List to include medications frequently prescribed for common age-related illnesses.
The Ministry of Health regularly reviews the Standard Drug List, considering feedback from doctors on commonly used drugs, including those for age-related conditions.
Over the last three years, 44 drugs were added to the list, with 34 (77%) used for common age-related illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
The Ministry will continue its practice of conducting regular reviews of the Standard Drug List.

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Review of Standard Drug List to Include Medication for Common Age-related Illnesses

Debated in Parliament on 15 Aug 2016.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Foo Mee Har asked the Ministry of Health to review the Standard Drug List to include medications frequently prescribed for common age-related illnesses.
The Ministry of Health regularly reviews the Standard Drug List, considering feedback from doctors on commonly used drugs, including those for age-related conditions.
Over the last three years, 44 drugs were added to the list, with 34 (77%) used for common age-related illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
The Ministry will continue its practice of conducting regular reviews of the Standard Drug List.

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Foo Mee Har

Ms Foo Mee Har asked the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will review the Standard Drug List to include medication that doctors frequently prescribe for common age-related illnesses.

Gan Kim Yong

Over the last three years, 44 drugs have been added to SDL, of which, 34 (77%) drugs are used for common age-related conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

MOH will continue the practice of regular reviews of the SDL drug list.

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Foo Mee Har asked the Ministry of Health to review the Standard Drug List to include medications frequently prescribed for common age-related illnesses.
The Ministry of Health regularly reviews the Standard Drug List, considering feedback from doctors on commonly used drugs, including those for age-related conditions.
Over the last three years, 44 drugs were added to the list, with 34 (77%) used for common age-related illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
The Ministry will continue its practice of conducting regular reviews of the Standard Drug List.

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Foo Mee Har

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Review of Standard Drug List to Include Medication for Common Age-related Illnesses

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Foo Mee Har

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