As respiratory viruses and other common winter ailments surge, the Chilean government has unveiled a program offering discounts of up to 90% on 18 essential medications. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on citizens seeking treatment during the peak season for respiratory illnesses.

Accessing the Discounts

the discounts are available at over a thousand pharmacies nationwide participating in the Cenabast Law. This regulation, designed to lower drug costs, sets maximum sale prices for specific pharmaceutical products, ensuring affordability for the public.

Medications and Savings

Here’s a breakdown of some of the medications included in the discount program and the potential savings:

• Ciprofloxacino 500 mg (box of 20 covered tablets): $2,750 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $39,396,representing a 93% savings).
• Dratage 2.5mg/5ml (1 120 ml bottle box): $1,790 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $14,232, representing an 87% savings).
• Fluticasone/Salmeterol 125/25mcg (box 1 bottle with 120 doses): $6,560 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $40,590, representing an 84% savings).
• Budesonide inhaler 200mcg (box 1 bottle of 200 doses): $4,780 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $25,596, representing an 81% savings).
• Fluticasone 50 mcg (box 1 120 dose bottle): $8,990 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $46,099, representing an 80% savings).
• Downed 5mg (30 tablets): $1,380 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $6,962, representing an 80% savings).
• Salmeterol 25 mcg (box 1 bottle of 120 dose): $12,550 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $62,272, representing an 80% savings).
• Levocetirizine 5 mg (box 30 covered tablets): $1,790 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $8,696, representing a 79% savings).
• Montelukast 4 mg (box 30 tablets): $6,870 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $26,262, representing a 74% savings).
• Prednisone 20 mg (box 20 covered tablets): $2,290 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $8,672, representing a 74% savings).
• Montelukast 5 mg (box 30 chewable tablets): $5,820 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $20,729, representing a 72% savings).
• Fexofenadine 180 mg (box 30 covered tablets): $10,820 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $36,866, representing a 71% savings).
• Codeine pseudoephedrine chlorphenamine 10/7.5/0.5mg/5ml (box 1 bottle 100 ml): $3,520 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $11,849, representing a 70% savings).
• Montelukast 10 mg (box 30 covered tablets): $4,330 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $13,599, representing a 68% savings).
• Azithromycin 500 mg (box 6 covered tablets): $1,460 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $3,999, representing a 68% savings).
• Ipratropium 20mcg (Box 1 bottle of 200 doses): $5,730 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $15,402, representing a 63% savings).
• Azithromycin 200mg/5ml (box 1 bottle): $3,310 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $8,496, representing a 61% savings).
• Ibuprofen 200 mg/5 ml (box 1 120 ml bottle): $2,430 in adhered pharmacies (compared to an average retail price of $6,149,representing a 60% savings).