YasMar Pharmacy

07/06/2026

Under RA 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act) and its implementing guidelines, OTC (over-the-counter) medicines are entitled to the 20% discount and VAT exemption even without a doctor's prescription.

Quantity Limits for OTC Medicines

The law allows pharmacies to limit OTC medicines to quantities consistent with personal use:

A pharmacy may dispense only up to a 1-day supply at a time, but

The total quantity sold with senior citizen discount must not exceed a 7-day supply for OTC medicines.

Examples

If the usual dosage is:

Paracetamol 500 mg: 1 tablet every 6 hours (4 tablets/day)

Maximum discounted OTC quantity: 28 tablets (7 days × 4 tablets/day)

Loperamide: 1 capsule after each loose stool, up to 4 capsules/day

Pharmacy may limit the quantity based on a reasonable 7-day supply.

Prescription Medicines

For prescription drugs, the quantity dispensed should follow the physician's prescription and generally should not exceed a 1-month supply in a single dispensing.

Recent Update

As of 2025, senior citizens no longer need to present a purchase booklet to avail of medicine discounts. A valid senior citizen ID (or other acceptable proof of eligibility) and, for prescription medicines, the required prescription are sufficient.

For pharmacists, a common compliance issue is when a senior citizen purchases OTC medicines in quantities far exceeding a 7-day personal-use supply; the pharmacy may lawfully limit the discounted quantity based on the DOH guidelines.

07/06/2026

RA 9484 (Philippine Dental Act of 2007).

Relevant Provision

Section 4(a) – Definition and Scope of Practice of a Dentist

A dentist "...prescribes drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases or lesions..."

The law specifically ties the dentist's prescribing authority to the treatment of oral diseases or lesions. It does not provide a general authority to prescribe medications for medical conditions outside the practice of dentistry.

Additional Legal Support

RA 9484 also states that one of its objectives is the regulation and supervision of the practice of dentistry and the enforcement of the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice.

Therefore, a dentist who prescribes medication for a condition completely unrelated to dentistry may be acting outside the scope defined by law. Whether this rises to the level of a professional violation would depend on the specific facts and would ultimately be determined by the Board of Dentistry or PRC.

Pharmacy Practice Implication

If a prescription is issued by a dentist for:

✅ Dental abscess
✅ Gingivitis
✅ Periodontitis
✅ Post-extraction pain
✅ Oral infection
✅ Oral surgery-related conditions

the prescription is generally within the dentist's scope.

If a prescription is issued by a dentist for:

❌ Hypertension (e.g., Losartan, Amlodipine)
❌ Diabetes (e.g., Metformin, Insulin)
❌ Urinary Tract Infection (e.g., Nitrofurantoin)
❌ Hyperlipidemia (e.g., Atorvastatin)
❌ Psychiatric disorders (e.g., Sertraline)

there is a strong argument that the prescription falls outside the scope granted under RA 9484 because these are not oral diseases or lesions.

Useful Citation for a Pharmacy Concern

You may quote:

"Section 4(a) of Republic Act No. 9484 limits the prescribing authority of dentists to drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases or lesions."

This is usually the clearest statutory basis when a pharmacist is evaluating whether a prescription written by a dentist is within the dentist's professional authority.

07/06/2026

Vitamins & Food Supplements
Senior Citizen Discount?

Under the Implementing Rules of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act (RA 9994), senior citizens are entitled to a 20% discount and VAT exemption on:

"Vitamins and mineral supplements which are medically prescribed by an attending physician for the prevention and treatment of diseases, illness, or injury."

Eligible for Discount

✅ Vitamins and mineral supplements that are:

* Prescribed by a physician
* Intended for prevention or treatment of a disease, illness, or injury
* Purchased by or for the senior citizen

Examples:

* Prescribed Vitamin B Complex for neuropathy
* Prescribed Calcium + Vitamin D for osteoporosis
* Prescribed Iron supplements for anemia

Generally Not Eligible

❌ Food supplements or wellness products that are:

* Not prescribed by a physician
* Taken merely for general health maintenance
* Classified as food supplements rather than medicines/vitamins covered by the law

Examples:

* Collagen supplements
* Most herbal supplements
* Protein powders
* Wellness drinks
* Non-prescribed dietary supplements

In Pharmacy Practice

Many pharmacies will ask for:

1. Senior Citizen ID
2. Physician's prescription (for vitamins/mineral supplements)
3. Purchase booklet (depending on the pharmacy's procedure)

If a vitamin or mineral supplement is prescribed and the pharmacy refuses to grant the discount, you may politely ask them to verify the provisions of RA 9994 and the DOH guidelines that specifically include medically prescribed vitamins and mineral supplements.

As a pharmacist, it's important to distinguish between vitamins/mineral supplements prescribed for a medical condition (usually discountable) and food supplements sold for general wellness (generally not discountable).

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