COA calls out DOH over expired, nearly expired drugs worth P34.8M

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the Department of Health (DOH) after auditors found expired and nearly expired drugs and medicines amounting to P34.8 million, and other inventories worth P99.4 million, which could place them at risk of possible wastage. In its annual audit report for the DOH in 2024,