Dapagliflozin [10 mg film-coated tablet] for use as add-on treatment to metformin (MET) for adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) who have or are at a high risk of having cardiovascular disease and/or diabetic nephropathy

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HTA Council Recommendation (as of 24 March 2023)

The HTA Council recommends the government financing of dapagliflozin [10 mg film-coated tablet] for use as add-on treatment to metformin (MET) for adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) who have or are at a high risk of having cardiovascular disease and/or diabetic nephropathy through its inclusion in the Philippine National Formulary.

Relevant Information

  • Status: With Final HTA Council Recommendation
  • Topic Assignment: Internal Assessment
  • Policy Question: Should dapagliflozin be included in the Philippine National Formulary for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus as second-line therapy after metformin?
  • Secretary of Health Decision: Approved as of 11 April 2023

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