Trading Stores and Sari-sari Stores

Trading Stores and Sari-sari Stores

Overview

• Thousands of outlets exist across 45,000 barangays in the Philippines.

Products Offered

• OTC drug products available to local populations.

• Sari-sari stores may serve as (HC):

  • Home remedy stores ("Botica sa Barrio")

  • Cooperative drugstores

    • Retail Outlets for Non-Prescription Drugs (RONPD)

Additional Functions

• Some stores expand their offerings to include home remedy products for common ailments.

• Contributes to self-care and self-diagnosing practices in the community.