As the government pursues its goal to make healthcare more accessible, RHEA Generics partnered with the Department of Health and Mercury Drug Corporation to mark the Generics Awareness Month.
The partnership underscored their commitment to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions.
The event, focused on the theme “Generics para sa kalidad na alaga at ginhawang abot kaya!” emphasized the importance of making essential medications accessible, affordable, and available to Filipino families.
The celebration was led by Neogin Evangelista, President and General Manager of PHILUSA Corporation; Johanna Mallari-Abella, Unit Head of the Policy, Program Development and Research Unit of the DOH; and Corazon Sy Lim, Vice President of the Merchandising Division at Mercury Drug Corporation.
“Today, we gather to commemorate the importance of generic awareness and its impact on our daily lives,” Lim said.
Generic medicines, which contain the same active ingredients as their branded counterparts, have long been integral to ensuring that even low-income families can access the medicines they need without sacrificing quality.
Mallari-Abella added: “With our annual celebration of Generics Awareness Month, we aim to raise public awareness on the value and benefits of generic medicines, which offer affordable solutions for managing health conditions without sacrificing quality.”
One of the persistent misconceptions about generic medicines is the notion that they are of lower quality than branded alternatives.
“Access to healthcare is not a privilege but a right of every Filipino. Kaya po kami sa PHILUSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that this right is realized by every Filipino family. Itaguyod po natin ang generics,” Evangelista said.
RHEA Generics, he said, meets the same international standards as branded medications. Regulatory bodies such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) ensure that generics undergo rigorous testing to guarantee their safety and efficacy.
RHEA Generics, a pioneer in the field even before the implementation of the Generics Act of 1988, has continuously provided affordable yet high-quality medicines for conditions such as epilepsy, thyroid issues, and gout, as well as vitamin supplements.
(RHEA Generics are available at Mercury Drug Store branches nationwide. RHEA Generics products is a homegrown brand of Philusa Corporation and a pioneer in the generics industry with more than 40 years of experience in producing world-class quality and affordable healthcare products. For more information and updates, follow the social media pages RHEA Generics PH on Facebook at rheagenericsph on Instagram)
