Pioglitazone price in the Philippines (2026)
Bangladesh list prices converted into PHP, plus the registration rules of the FDA PH, the legal import routes and the real cost build-up for the Philippines.
Quick answer: pioglitazone price in the Philippines
Bangladeshi list price for generic pioglitazone15 mg is BDT 5.07–BDT 8.07 per unit (about PHP 2.588–PHP 4.119), i.e. PHP 77.63–PHP 123.56 per 30-unit month; add freight, duty and distributor margin for $the Philippines.
FX basis: 1 USD = 122.87 BDT (September 2026). Conversions are indicative only — the binding price is your supplier quotation.
Currency conversion
| Item | BDT | PHP | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest unit price | BDT 5.07 | PHP 2.588 | US$0.04 |
| Highest unit price | BDT 8.07 | PHP 4.119 | US$0.07 |
| 30-unit month (lowest) | BDT 152.1 | PHP 77.63 | US$1.24 |
| 30-unit month (highest) | BDT 242.1 | PHP 123.56 | US$1.97 |
Bangladesh benchmark (world reference price)
Registered brands and list prices for this molecule in Bangladesh (DGDA registration, via MedEx).
| Brand | Manufacturer | Strength | Unit price | ≈ USD | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzi Lowest | United Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 5.07 | US$0.04 | 3 x 10: ৳ 152.00 |
| Uzone | Union Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 7 | US$0.06 | 5 x 10: ৳ 350.00 |
| Actose | UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 240.00 |
| Diapiotab | Medimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 50's pack: ৳ 400.00 |
| Diatus | Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 240.00 |
| Glitazon | The IBN SINA Pharmaceutical PLC | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 240.00 |
| Lit | The White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 240.00 |
| PGT | Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 30's pack: ৳ 240.00 |
| Piglit | Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 240.00 |
| Piodar | Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 240.00 |
| Piozena | Drug International Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8 | US$0.07 | 5 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Piolit | Alco Pharma Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8.02 | US$0.07 | 30's pack: ৳ 240.60 |
| Ogli | Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8.03 | US$0.07 | 30's pack: ৳ 240.90 |
| Saglit | Synovia Pharma PLC. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8.03 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 240.90 |
| Pidus | ACME Laboratories Ltd. | 15 mg Tablet | BDT 8.07 | US$0.07 | 3 x 10: ৳ 242.00 |
| Diapiotab | Medimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 30 mg Tablet | BDT 12 | US$0.10 | 50's pack: ৳ 600.00 |
| Actose | UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 30 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 2 x 10: ৳ 300.00 |
| Piozena | Drug International Ltd. | 30 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 3 x 10: ৳ 450.00 |
Source: MedEx Bangladesh drug registry (list prices of DGDA-registered brands). Unit prices move with pack size, pharmacy and exchange rate — reference only. Original registry page
Import and regulatory notes
Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines). The Philippines has universal healthcare (PhilHealth) and a government Maximum Drug Retail Price list, but specialty oncology drugs are mostly out-of-pocket. Bangladeshi and Indian generics are imported through licensed distributors or via FDA Philippines compassionate special permit for personal use.
How to obtain it legally
- Obtain a prescription plus the diagnostic/genetic report from the treating physician (e.g. the target-mutation result).
- Confirm the exact brand and strength, and ask the supplier for the batch number, certificate of analysis (COA) and the manufacturer's GMP credentials.
- Clear the shipment through a FDA PH-licensed importer or pharmacy; unregistered products go through the named-patient route.
- Check batch number, expiry and packaging on arrival, then follow the prescriber's monitoring schedule.
What adds to the price when you import
- International freight and cold chain (monoclonal antibodies and insulins need 2–8°C end-to-end).
- Customs duty and import VAT in the Philippines.
- Compliance, licensing and warehousing cost of the importer/distributor (typically 10–30%).
- Order size and pack configuration — full cases price below retail strips.
- Exchange-rate movement: this page converts at 1 USD = 122.87 BDT.
Availability in Southeast Asia
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Not verified in this pass | Check FDA Philippines registered products before publishing |
Frequently asked questions
How much does pioglitazone cost in the Philippines?
There is no fixed public retail price for pioglitazone in the Philippines in the sources we track (most supply is hospital- or named-patient based). Use the Bangladesh list price as the benchmark: BDT 5.07–BDT 8.07 (US$0.04–US$0.07) per unit, about PHP 2.588–PHP 4.119 in PHP per unit and PHP 77.63–PHP 123.56 per 30-unit month, before freight, customs duty and distributor margin.
Can I legally import pioglitazone into the Philippines?
Yes, but only through the rules of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines): The Philippines has universal healthcare (PhilHealth) and a government Maximum Drug Retail Price list, but specialty oncology drugs are mostly out-of-pocket. Bangladeshi and Indian generics are imported through licensed distributors or via FDA Philippines compassionate special permit for personal use. Prescription medicines must move on a valid prescription through a licensed importer, pharmacy or hospital; personal-use imports need a named-patient / compassionate-use authorisation.
Are Bangladeshi or Indian generics of pioglitazone approved in the Philippines?
We cannot confirm the registration status of every individual generic brand in the Philippines. Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines) is the approving authority, and only products with a local product registration (or a special import authorisation) may be sold routinely. Ask your supplier for the local registration or import permit for the specific brand before you buy.
Why is the Bangladesh price a useful reference?
Bangladesh is a least-developed-country WTO member with a pharmaceutical patent exemption running to 2033, so local manufacturers can legally produce molecules that are still on patent elsewhere — and DGDA-registered list prices are public. That makes it the practical global floor price for on-patent targeted therapy and the benchmark used in import negotiations.
What is the availability situation for pioglitazone in the Philippines?
Philippines: Not verified in this pass. Check FDA Philippines registered products before publishing
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