MORE DRUGS FOR NHF CARD BENEFICIARIES

For immediate release

July 4, 2014

MORE DRUGS FOR NHF CARD BENEFICIARIES

National Health Fund (NHF) cardholders enrolled for arthritis are to benefit from the addition of a new drug.

Effective July 2, 2014, NHF added to its Drug List, Infen-25 tablets with the active ingredient Dexketoprofen, and offers a subsidy of $34.75 per 25mg tablet.

In addition, Saflutan Ophthalmic Solution with the active ingredient Tafluprost for the treatment of Glaucoma has been added with a subsidy of $1,829.10 for the pack of 30 vials.

Details of the NHF subsidy for this and other items are available from NHF participating pharmacies, the NHF website at www.nhf.org.jm, or by calling NHF (1-888-NHF-CARE).

For further information contact:
Shermaine Robotham, Public Information Manager (Acting)
Telephone: 906-1106