Download the issuance: A.O. No. 2026-0002 dated February 27, 2026
Signed and issued by the Secretary of Health, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, the issuance applies to the DOH central and regional offices, DOH and GOCC hospitals, PhilHealth, and other national government agencies; includes in its annexes the documentary requirements and process flows for inclusion, exclusion, and facilitated review in the PNDFS.
This issuance did not originate from the HFDB: Address further inquiries about this issuance to the DOH Pharmaceutical Division.
See also:
R.A. No. 9502 (Universally Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008) and IRR
EO No. 49, s. 1993 (Mandatory Use of the PNDF)