Free Diabetes Medicines Under PhilHealth GAMOT
The diabetes medicines covered by PhilHealth GAMOT that TrueMed stocks, and how to get them free.
Short answer: PhilHealth GAMOT covers metformin and gliclazide for type 2 diabetes. They are free with a valid UPSC, up to ₱20,000 a year per PhilHealth member, and TrueMed delivers them free in Metro Manila.
Covered diabetes medicines at TrueMed
Your doctor decides which medicine and strength is right for you. We dispense what is on your prescription.
How to get them free
- Register for YAKAP and finish your first visit at an accredited YAKAP clinic.
- Get your prescription. The doctor issues it in the GAMOT App with a UPSC, the Unique Prescription Security Code.
- Send your UPSC to TrueMed with the online form or the TrueMed GAMOT app.
- We check and deliver. A licensed pharmacist validates the prescription and we deliver free in Metro Manila.
Refills every month
Maintenance medicines are usually prescribed for three months and released one month at a time. We remind you before you run out, and you can request a refill anytime.
Sa Filipino
Libre ang mga gamot sa diabetes (mataas na asukal sa dugo) na saklaw ng PhilHealth GAMOT, hanggang ₱20,000 kada taon, basta may valid na UPSC mula sa inyong YAKAP doctor. Ihahatid namin nang libre sa Metro Manila.
Frequently asked questions
Are diabetes medicines free under PhilHealth?
Yes, the diabetes medicines on the GAMOT list are free with a valid UPSC, up to ₱20,000 a year per member.
How do I get a UPSC?
Register for YAKAP and consult an accredited YAKAP doctor, who issues the prescription and UPSC in the GAMOT App. More on the UPSC.
Can TrueMed deliver my maintenance medicines?
Yes. Send your UPSC with our online form and we deliver free within Metro Manila, then remind you before each refill.
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General information, not medical advice. Eligibility and coverage are set by PhilHealth. Last reviewed: 23 October 2026.