HEALTH Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd on Wednesday admitted that 10 percent or P1.8 billion of the yearly budget for drugs, medicines, and vaccines goes to waste because of overstocking and weak inventory or supply chain system.
Duque made the admission when Sen. Panfilo Lacson grilled him during his confirmation hearing before the Commission on Appointments (CA).
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