
Philippines: Rescission of Administrative Order on Essential Medical Devices Framework
On September 19, 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) issued Administrative Order No. 2025-0020, “Rescission of Administrative Order No. 2021-0038 dated June 11, 2021, titled ‘Framework for the Philippine Essential Medical Devices List and Price Reference Index.’” The DOH rescinded the 2021 framework to adopt a more dynamic approach in




