Department of Health(DOH)

Dear DOH, 

Good day.

I am a journalism student from the University of the Philippines Diliman. My group and I are currently working on a story project about ADHD in the Philippines.

I am reaching out to your good office to request for available data on the number of imported ADHD medicaionts (i.e., Ritalin and Concerta) in the Philippines and its cost annually from 2018 to 2023.

Thank you very much, and I hope for your positive response.

Dear eFOI user, 
Thank you for your request made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Number of imported ADHD medications in PH. We will respond and process your request on or before Nov. 24, 2024, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.
Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to the following offices for action. 
1) FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
2) DOH-Disease Prevention & Control Bureau-Mental Health Division.
We'll send you feedback once available.
Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal for request with ticket number #DOH-785680455322.
Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of Health 

Dear eFOI user,
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on the Number of imported ADHD medications in PH, dated Nov. 3, 2024.
Currently, the FDA has yet to gather data on the imported ADHD medications. Meanwhile,
the Agency is currently developing its policy on the notification of importation and exportation of pharmaceutical products and raw materials to collect data on such products. Additionally, you may inquire from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) if they have the available requested
information.
For additional support, we encourage you to consult the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.
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Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of Health