Steroid may come as a handy treatment for various health problems. Your doctor will prescribe it if there is an indication of benefit. Find more details about the cost of steroid injection in hospitals.
Prices
Steroid injection price in Philippine clinics may start from Php 500 for skin problems. Those who experience pain, the shot may start from Php 3,000 for a specific medical condition.
Rates in Hospitals
| Hospitals | Price |
|---|---|
| Makati Medical Center (intralesional steroid for pimples and acne) | 500 |
| Makati Medical Center (joint rheumatism) | 3,000 |
| Valenzuela Medical Center | 2,500 |
| Rafael Tumbokon Hospital (Aklan) | 1,500 |
| Roque Eye Clinic | 1,500 to 3,000 |
Other Hospitals
You may seek medical assistance from any of the hospital near you. Simply request for a doctor that can manage pain or treat skin conditions.
St. Luke’s Medical Center
Capitol Medical Center
Ospital ng Maynila
Chinese General Hospital
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Medical City
Cheap Shot
Most government hospitals that offer steroid shot for treatment offer a more affordable price. Make sure to inquire about the rate per injection and ask whether Philhealth may be used for the expenses.
When Is Steroid Injection Used
One of the benefits of the substance is by treating skin disorders. For example, a cortisone shot may be used on the following:
- Alopecia areata
- Discoid lupus erythematosus
- Keloid or hypertrophic scar
- Granuloma annulare
On the other hand, steroid may also be used as an anti inflammatory for body pains.
- Rheumatism
- Joint Pain
- Sciatica Pain
Coverage of HMO
Health cards usually do not cover such type of service. Steroid shots are used to treat a range of conditions. However, they may be due pre-existing conditions thus can’t be covered by HMO.
On the other hand, an emergency room treatment, especially for pain, is included in most HMO benefits.
References: NHS
Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Medical Pinas
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