Mesalazine [1g, 2g prolonged-release granules; 1g suppository] for management of ulcerative colitis and ulcerative proctitis

Minor Inclusion | Drugs

HTA Council Recommendation (as of 10 October 2023)

As final recommendation, the HTA Council recommends the government financing of mesalazine [1g, 2g prolonged-release granules; 1g suppository] for management of ulcerative colitis and ulcerative proctitis through its inclusion in the Philippine National Formulary (PNF).

Relevant Information

  • Status: With Final HTA Council Recommendation and SOH Decision
  • Topic Assignment: Internal Assessment
  • Policy Question: Should mesalazine [1g, 2g prolonged-release granules; 1g suppository] for management of ulcerative colitis and ulcerative proctitis be funded by the government?
  • Secretary of Health Decision: Approved as of 20 October 2023

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