00:00Health Secretary Kenoro Herbosa signed a new administrative order
00:05that eliminates the need for a purchase booklet for senior citizens
00:09who want to avail discounts on medicines.
00:12According to Herbosa, there is no need to show a purchase booklet
00:17as a valid ID and a doctor's prescription is enough for pharmacies,
00:22in accordance with the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
00:26This order removes the need to make it easier and affordable
00:30to avail discounts on medicines for senior citizens.
