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Panama Expands Low-Cost Drug Program, Adds 80 Medications

6/14/2025

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Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has unveiled an exciting expansion of a low-cost access program, adding 80 vital pharmaceuticals to the existing list, now totaling 140. With discounts soaring up to 95%, essential treatments for chronic illnesses are becoming more accessible. Currently available at 110 pharmacies, the initiative promises even greater access in the future.

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Story summary

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has unveiled an exciting expansion of a low-cost access program, adding 80 vital pharmaceuticals to the existing list, now totaling 140. With discounts soaring up to 95%, essential treatments for chronic illnesses are becoming more accessible. Currently available at 110 pharmacies, the initiative promises even greater access in the future.