San Fernando, Pampanga
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Health Services

Availment of Medicines

City Health Office (CHO)

The Central Pharmacy under the City Health Office serves the 35 barangays of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, and provides free basic essential medicines to all Fernandinos.

Service at a Glance

Who may avail

All Fernandinos

Processing time
14 minutes
Fee
No fee
Office
City Health Office (CHO)

Before You Apply

Requirements

Prepare these requirements before visiting the office.

  1. 1

    Kayabe Card (1 original)

    Where to secure: Office of the Community Affairs, City Hall

  2. 2

    Senior Citizen's Card (1 original), for patients 60 years old and above

    Where to secure: Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), Heroes Hall

  3. 3

    Any government-issued ID showing City of San Fernando, Pampanga residence (1 original)

    Where to secure: Issuing government office / Barangay Hall of residence

  4. 4

    Barangay Certificate (1 original)

  5. 5

    Voter's Certification or Voter's ID (1 original) — proof that the patient/client is a CSFP voter

    Where to secure: COMELEC, Heroes Hall; or the Barangay Health Station of the patient's permanent residence

  6. 6

    Updated Prescription (1 original)

    Where to secure: Rural Health Unit or private doctor

Steps

How to apply

  1. 1

    Present your Kayabe Card, Senior Citizen's Card, or other applicable ID, and proof of residency (Barangay Certificate, Voter's ID, or Voter's Certification).

  2. 2

    Present your latest prescription, signed by the attending physician.

  3. 3

    Wait while staff check the authenticity of your prescription and the availability of the medicine(s).

  4. 4

    Wait while staff record the details of your dispensed medicine(s).

  5. 5

    If the requested medicine(s) are not available, staff will return your prescription or referral form to you.

  6. 6

    Wait while staff prepare and double-check the medicine(s) to be given to you.

  7. 7

    Receive your medicine(s), listen to the instructions on how to take them, and sign the End-User Form.

Official source and verification

This service record was reviewed on 2026-09-01 from City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga Citizen's Charter 2026 (2nd Edition). BetterSanFernando is independent and is not the official City Government website. Confirm current requirements with the official source or office before applying.