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Subsidies for drugs on the Standard Drug List (SDL) at Public Healthcare Institutions
The Standard Drug List (SDL) subsidy framework provides subsidies for drugs used to treat common medical conditions so that healthcare remains affordable.
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What is Standard Drug List Subsidy?
The Standard Drug List (SDL) subsidy framework provides subsidies for drugs used to treat common medical conditions so that healthcare remains affordable.
Clients receiving medical care from MOH-funded long-term care service providers may also receive drug subsidies when filling their prescriptions at PHIs.
What are the benefits?
Singapore Citizens are eligible for up to 75% subsidies, while Permanent Residents are eligible for 25% subsidies.
Subsidy levels are determined through household means-testing using Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1 to account for the overall financial resources of the household to support the household members. For households with zero PCHI, the Annual Value2 of their residential property is used to determine subsidy levels.
The current SDL subsidy levels for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are shown below:
Current SDL Subsidy Level
Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1 | Singaporean Citizen | Permanent Resident |
---|---|---|
No PCHI | Annual Value2 ≤ $25,000: 75% | 25% |
$0 < PCHI ≤ $2,300 | 75% | |
PCHI > $2,300 | 50% | |
Effective as of 1 Oct 2024 |
Who is eligible?
Subsidised patients who receive SDL drugs at public healthcare institutions are eligible for SDL subsidies.
How do I apply?
Subsidies will be automatically accorded based on your means-test status.
Should you require further financial assistance, please approach the medical social worker at any subsidised public healthcare institution and they will be able to assist you accordingly.
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