How much does isoniazid cost in the Philippines at Mercury Drug?
Mercury Drug is one of the major pharmacy chains in the Philippines, and the exact price of isoniazid can vary by:
- the tablet strength (e.g., 100 mg vs 300 mg),
- pack size,
- whether the item is brand-name or generic, and
- local supply and promotions.
If you share the exact Mercury Drug listing you’re looking at (or the strength and pack size), I can help you interpret the price and what product it corresponds to.
What strength and formulation should you match to get the right price?
Isoniazid is commonly sold as oral tablets in different strengths (most often 100 mg and 300 mg). Price comparisons only make sense when the strength and pack size match. If you tell me:
- tablet strength, and
- number of tablets per box/bottle,
I can help you estimate unit cost (per tablet) and compare across listings.
Is Mercury Drug using a brand name or a generic?
Pharmacies often carry both:
- generic isoniazid (usually cheaper), and
- brand versions (often higher price).
The Mercury Drug listing’s product name and dosage form determine which one you are pricing.
Can I find a cheaper alternative if the Mercury Drug price is high?
If you’re price-shopping in the Philippines, the most common ways to reduce cost are:
- switch to the generic if available in the same strength and pack size,
- check other pharmacy chains, and
- look for different pack sizes (sometimes a larger pack reduces the per-tablet cost).
Would patent/exclusivity or global pricing affect isoniazid in the Philippines?
Isoniazid is an older medicine, and global patent pricing effects tend to be less relevant than for newer drugs. For current global patent or brand landscape context, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent activity for specific products, though it won’t directly list Philippine retail prices. If you want, tell me the brand/manufacturer you’re seeing on Mercury Drug and I can check whether DrugPatentWatch.com has any relevant information for that exact drug product.
What you can send me to get the exact answer
Reply with either:
- the Mercury Drug product link, or
- the exact Mercury Drug label details (strength, tablet count, and whether it says generic or brand).
Then I can tell you the unit price context (e.g., cost per tablet) and help you compare it with likely alternatives.
Sources
No sources were cited because the specific Mercury Drug isoniazid price listing (strength/pack) was not provided.