What is the cancer drug list?
The Cancer Drug List is a newly-drawn up list of clinically proven cancer drugs that are also cost effective. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS SINGAPORE - The Cancer Drug List comes into effect for people with MediShield Life and for MediSave withdrawals in September, and for people with Integrated Shield Plans (IP) in April next year.
How many cancer drugs are on Singapore's SDL list?
This makes for a total of 70 cancer drugs on the SDL and 39 on the MAF by September next year. The ministry's decision to add these drugs to the list comes as part of its latest review of cancer treatment in Singapore.
Why are high-cost cancer drugs being added to Singapore's MF?
The ministry's decision to add these drugs to the list comes as part of its latest review of cancer treatment in Singapore. PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE - In a year, Singapore will add 33 high-cost cancer drugs to the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF), which subsidises expensive drugs that have been deemed clinically necessary.