Vildagliptin price in the Philippines (2026)
Bangladesh list prices converted into PHP, plus the registration rules of the FDA PH, the legal import routes and the real cost build-up for the Philippines.
Quick answer: vildagliptin price in the Philippines
Bangladeshi list price for generic vildagliptin50 mg is BDT 12–BDT 25 per unit (about PHP 6.125–PHP 12.76), i.e. PHP 183.74–PHP 382.78 per 30-unit month; add freight, duty and distributor margin for $the Philippines. The originator Galvus lists at BDT 32 (about PHP 16.33) per unit, so the cheapest generic saves 62%.
FX basis: 1 USD = 122.87 BDT (September 2026). Conversions are indicative only — the binding price is your supplier quotation.
Currency conversion
| Item | BDT | PHP | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest unit price | BDT 12 | PHP 6.125 | US$0.10 |
| Highest unit price | BDT 25 | PHP 12.76 | US$0.20 |
| 30-unit month (lowest) | BDT 360 | PHP 183.74 | US$2.93 |
| 30-unit month (highest) | BDT 750 | PHP 382.78 | US$6.10 |
| Originator unit price | BDT 32 | PHP 16.33 | US$0.26 |
Bangladesh benchmark (world reference price)
Registered brands and list prices for this molecule in Bangladesh (DGDA registration, via MedEx).
| Brand | Manufacturer | Strength | Unit price | ≈ USD | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vildaglip Lowest | Concord Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 12 | US$0.10 | 2 x 10: ৳ 240.00 |
| SB-Vilda | Sunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 15 | US$0.12 | 20's pack: ৳ 300.00 |
| Vildapin | ACME Laboratories Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 15.04 | US$0.12 | 3 x 10: ৳ 451.20 |
| Dialiptin | Drug International Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 16 | US$0.13 | 3 x 14: ৳ 672.00 |
| Viglita | Square Pharmaceuticals PLC | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 16 | US$0.13 | 2 x 10: ৳ 320.00 |
| Reclevus | Albion Laboratories Limited | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 17.5 | US$0.14 | 3 x 10: ৳ 525.00 |
| Galvid | Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 18 | US$0.15 | 3 x 10: ৳ 540.00 |
| Vildagil | Sharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 18.04 | US$0.15 | 2 x 10: ৳ 360.80 |
| Vilip | Team Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 19 | US$0.15 | 3 x 10: ৳ 570.00 |
| Diavil | Biopharma Limited | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Edvila | Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Galet | The White Horse Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Gluvan | Aristopharma Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 14: ৳ 560.00 |
| Gluvil | Alco Pharma Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Sucovil | Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Vida | Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 600.00 |
| Vigatin | Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Vildus | Opsonin Pharma Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20 | US$0.16 | 2 x 10: ৳ 400.00 |
| Vilaptin | United Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 20.08 | US$0.16 | 3 x 10: ৳ 602.30 |
| Aptin | ACI Limited | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 22 | US$0.18 | 3 x 10: ৳ 660.00 |
| Vilagli | DBL Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 3 x 7: ৳ 525.00 |
| Viptin | General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 25 | US$0.20 | 3 x 10: ৳ 750.00 |
| Galvus Originator | Nevian Lifescience PLC | 50 mg Tablet | BDT 32 | US$0.26 | 2 x 14: ৳ 896.00 |
Source: MedEx Bangladesh drug registry (list prices of DGDA-registered brands). Unit prices move with pack size, pharmacy and exchange rate — reference only. Original registry page
Import and regulatory notes
Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines). The Philippines has universal healthcare (PhilHealth) and a government Maximum Drug Retail Price list, but specialty oncology drugs are mostly out-of-pocket. Bangladeshi and Indian generics are imported through licensed distributors or via FDA Philippines compassionate special permit for personal use.
How to obtain it legally
- Obtain a prescription plus the diagnostic/genetic report from the treating physician (e.g. the target-mutation result).
- Confirm the exact brand and strength, and ask the supplier for the batch number, certificate of analysis (COA) and the manufacturer's GMP credentials.
- Clear the shipment through a FDA PH-licensed importer or pharmacy; unregistered products go through the named-patient route.
- Check batch number, expiry and packaging on arrival, then follow the prescriber's monitoring schedule.
What adds to the price when you import
- International freight and cold chain (monoclonal antibodies and insulins need 2–8°C end-to-end).
- Customs duty and import VAT in the Philippines.
- Compliance, licensing and warehousing cost of the importer/distributor (typically 10–30%).
- Order size and pack configuration — full cases price below retail strips.
- Exchange-rate movement: this page converts at 1 USD = 122.87 BDT.
Availability in Southeast Asia
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Registered / available | The Philippines FDA verification portal hosts the Galvus 50 mg tablet product information document (DRP-4796), and MIMS Philippines carries the Galvus full monograph; Galvus Met 50 mg/500 mg film-coated tablets are sold in the Philippines. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does vildagliptin cost in the Philippines?
There is no fixed public retail price for vildagliptin in the Philippines in the sources we track (most supply is hospital- or named-patient based). Use the Bangladesh list price as the benchmark: BDT 12–BDT 25 (US$0.10–US$0.20) per unit, about PHP 6.125–PHP 12.76 in PHP per unit and PHP 183.74–PHP 382.78 per 30-unit month, before freight, customs duty and distributor margin.
Can I legally import vildagliptin into the Philippines?
Yes, but only through the rules of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines): The Philippines has universal healthcare (PhilHealth) and a government Maximum Drug Retail Price list, but specialty oncology drugs are mostly out-of-pocket. Bangladeshi and Indian generics are imported through licensed distributors or via FDA Philippines compassionate special permit for personal use. Prescription medicines must move on a valid prescription through a licensed importer, pharmacy or hospital; personal-use imports need a named-patient / compassionate-use authorisation.
Are Bangladeshi or Indian generics of vildagliptin approved in the Philippines?
We cannot confirm the registration status of every individual generic brand in the Philippines. Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines) is the approving authority, and only products with a local product registration (or a special import authorisation) may be sold routinely. Ask your supplier for the local registration or import permit for the specific brand before you buy.
Why is the Bangladesh price a useful reference?
Bangladesh is a least-developed-country WTO member with a pharmaceutical patent exemption running to 2033, so local manufacturers can legally produce molecules that are still on patent elsewhere — and DGDA-registered list prices are public. That makes it the practical global floor price for on-patent targeted therapy and the benchmark used in import negotiations.
What is the availability situation for vildagliptin in the Philippines?
Philippines: Registered / available. The Philippines FDA verification portal hosts the Galvus 50 mg tablet product information document (DRP-4796), and MIMS Philippines carries the Galvus full monograph; Galvus Met 50 mg/500 mg film-coated tablets are sold in the Philippines.
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