JAMAICA - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and cervical cancer are now cov-ered under the National Health Fund’s (NHF) card ...
programme, the government agency has announced. The addition took effect on March 27 and increased the number of conditions covered to 24.
ADHD: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Methylphenidate is now covered for individuals of all ages diagnosed with ADHD. The NHF subsidy for the Concerta 18 milligram tablet is $174.38.
Cervical Cancer: Subsidies are now available for eight APIs used in treatment, including Bevacizumab, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Gemcitabine, Filgrastim, Paclitaxel injections, as well as Dexamethasone and Metoclopramide tablets. The available subsidies range from $2.64 for a Dexamethasone-PMS 0.5mg tablet to $96,000 for a Bevacizumab 400mg/16ml injection. (Jamaica Gleaner)