Frequently Asked Questions


Doctor Enrollment

Am I eligible to join the program?

All doctors with an active PRC license to practice in the Philippines are eligible to join this program.

How do I become a Partner Doctor?

To become a Partner Doctor, fill up the online Doctor Enrollment Form at https://careplus.medgrocer.com/enroll-doctor. You will receive an email confirming your eligibility. Once you receive the confirmation email, you may start introducing the Program to your patients prescribed with J&J medicine.

How do I instruct patients to enroll in the program?

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation, a digital copy of the patient briefing guide will be sent to your email. You can use this material to guide your patients to enroll in the program.

Patient Enrollment

Am I eligible to join the program?

You are eligible to join the program if:

  • You reside in the Philippines.
  • Your attending doctor is enrolled in the program and is a licensed physician in the Philippines.
  • You are prescribed with any of the following medicines:
    • Abiraterone acetate 500mg Tablet (Zytiga)
    • Apalutamide 60mg Tablet (Erleada)
    • Amivantanab 350mg (Rybrevant)
    • Bendamustine hydrochloride 100mg Vial (Ribomustin)
    • Bendamustine hydrochloride 25mg Vial (Ribomustin)
    • Bortezomib 3.5mg Solution for Injection (Velcade)
    • Daratumumab 100mg/5mL Vial (Darzalex)
    • Daratumumab 400mg/20mL Vial (Darzalex)
    • Daratumumab 1800mg Vial (Darzalex SC)
    • Golimumab 50mg/0.5mL Auto-injection (Simponi)
    • Guselkumab 100mg Pre-filled pen (Tremfya)
    • Macitentan 10mg Tablet (Opsumit)
    • Paliperidone palmitate 100mg Injection (Invega Sustenna)
    • Paliperidone palmitate 150mg Injection (Invega Sustenna)
    • Paliperidone palmitate 75mg Injection (Invega Sustenna)
    • Selexipag 200mcg Tablet (Uptravi)
    • Selexipag 400mcg Tablet (Uptravi)
    • Selexipag 800mcg Tablet (Uptravi)
    • Ustekinumab 90mg/1mL Pre-filled syringe (Stelara)
    • Ustekinumab 130mg 5mg/mL Vial (Stelara)
How do I enroll in the CarePlus program?

To become a CarePlus patient, create an account by filling out the online Patient Enrollment Form at https://careplus.medgrocer.com/enroll-patient. We will send you an SMS verifying your eligibility and activate your account within one working day.

I already enrolled but I still can’t sign in.

Your account may still be under review. Please give us one working day to activate your account. You will receive an SMS once your account is activated.

What if I forgot my password?

To reset your password, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Visit careplus.medgrocer.com/forgot-password.
  2. Enter your email and click “Reset Password”.
  3. Check your email for the password reset email. Click the link provided and create a new password.
What if I forgot my email?

To recover your email, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Visit careplus.medgrocer.com/recover-email.
  2. Enter enrolled patient name, mobile number, and birthday.

Our coordinator will review the information you have provided and send your registered email through SMS after validation.

How would I know if my enrollment went through?

You will receive an email acknowledging your enrollment and an SMS verifying your eligibility. If you do not receive an SMS from MedGrocer, email us at careplus@medgrocer.com.

Can I enroll for someone else?

Yes, in the case of minors or incapacitated patients, the patient’s parent or legal guardian may assist patients in enrolling in the program.

Prescription

Do I need a prescription?

Yes. We require a valid prescription which contains the following details: prescription date, patient’s name, doctor’s name, doctor’s license number, generic and brand name, dosage strength, dosing schedule, dosage form, and total quantity prescribed.

How do I send my prescription?

You can upload a picture or a scanned copy of your prescription to the website upon placing your order.

Do I have to surrender my prescription?

You don’t have to surrender your prescription. However, you must present the original copy of the prescription to our courier upon the delivery of your order.

Orders

How do I order?
  1. Make sure that you and your prescribing doctor are enrolled in the program. This is a one-time enrollment.
  2. Once you receive a message confirming your eligibility, go to careplus.medgrocer.com to order.
  3. Sign in with your credentials.
  4. Input the medicine and quantity you want to purchase.
  5. Upload a clear photo of your prescription.
  6. Input your delivery details.
  7. Select your preferred dispensing channel and payment method.
  8. Review your details and submit your order.
  9. You will receive a message after your order has been processed.
How do I pay for my order?

Payment methods vary per dispensing channel.

Dispensing channelPayment method
MedGrocer
  • Cash on Delivery (For Metro Manila orders only. Less than Php 100,000)
  • Bank Transfer/Cash Deposit (BPI, BDO, Metrobank, Unionbank)
  • Check Deposit (BPI, BDO, Metrobank. Unionbank)
  • Credit Card upon Delivery (For Metro Manila orders only)
Globo
  • Bank Transfer/Cash Deposit (BPI, BDO)
  • Check Deposit (BPI, BDO)
  • Cash on Pickup
How much is the service charge for credit card payments?

Please coordinate with your preferred dispensing channel for any applicable credit card charges.

Do you honor Senior Citizen/Person with Disability discounts?

Programs such as medicine assistance may not be used in conjunction with government-mandated discounts such as Senior Citizen/Person with Disability (SC/PWD) discount.

How would I know if my order went through?

You will receive a message with your reference number acknowledging your order. If you do not receive a message from CarePlus within 2 working hours, email us at careplus@medgrocer.com.

How long does it take to process my order?

We process orders from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday, and 8:30AM to 3:00PM on Saturdays, except holidays. Orders made during that time are processed within the day. Orders placed outside of operating hours are processed on the next working day.

Can I modify my order?

To prevent miscommunications and minimize inaccuracies, orders are considered final upon checkout.

How do I cancel my order?

Send us a message with your order reference number to confirm the status of your order.

Can I order for someone else?

Yes, in the case of minors or incapacitated patients, the patient’s parent or legal guardian may assist in placing the order.

How can I contact CarePlus?

If you have questions or are experiencing problems not found in our Frequently Asked Questions, you may email us at careplus@medgrocer.com or send us an SMS at +63917 866 9487.

Delivery

Which dispensing channels can I choose from to deliver my medicines?

Depending on your location and preferred payment method, you may choose to have your medicines delivered by your preferred dispensing channel upon checkout.

What are the areas covered for delivery?

The Program supports nationwide delivery.

Is there a delivery fee?

A delivery fee may apply depending on your chosen dispensing channel.

Can I pick up the medicines in the MedGrocer office?

We streamlined our operations to give you a hassle-free experience. Please use our delivery service for your convenience.

When will I receive my order?

The turnaround time for the delivery of your medicine depends on your chosen dispensing channel:

Medicine providerOrder timingDelivery
MedGrocerOrders received and confirmed by 11AM for Metro Manila deliveriesDelivered within the same day
Orders received and confirmed by 4PM for Metro Manila deliveriesDelivered the next day
Orders received and confirmed by 4PM for outside Metro Manila deliveriesDelivered within three to five working days
GloboOrders received and confirmed by 9AM for Metro Manila deliveriesDelivered within the same day
Orders received and confirmed by 10AM for outside Metro Manila deliveriesDaily Overland: Delivered on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

2Go/LBC: Delivered the next day
Orders received and confirmed by 12PM for outside Metro Manila deliveriesBus liners: Delivered the same day
Orders received and confirmed by Monday for outside Metro Manila deliveriesAirport to Airport: 1-2 days before the flight schedule subject for availability/ subject to change without prior notice on flight cancellation

Deliveries typically happen in 1 to 5 days, depending on your city. However, medicine availability and quarantine restrictions may make this longer.

How can I schedule the delivery of my order or follow up its status?

To know the status of your order, send us an email at careplus@medgrocer.com or an SMS to +63 917 866 9487.

What if I’m not at home when the medicines arrive?

Your authorized representative should present a copy of your ID and prescription to receive your medicines.

Special Requests

Can I still avail of the benefits under the CarePlus Program if I don’t want to disclose my personal information?

Please email careplus@medgrocer.com for assistance.

Returns

What is your return policy?

For MedGrocer, all medicines delivered are subject to quality checks by our purchasing, storage, assembly, and delivery teams.

Please always inspect your medicines upon delivery. If your medicines are damaged upon delivery, you may refuse to accept the medicines. Returns are not accepted if products are:

  • Temperature controlled medicines (stored between 2 to 8°C)
  • Damaged due to termites, fire, smoke, water, heat, and earthquake
  • With broken seal
  • Obtained as free goods or samples
  • In original packs but in various lots or batch numbers
  • Loose items

On a case-to-case basis, we can process requests to return the medicines within seven days upon delivery. Please make sure that you keep your delivery receipt and the medicines you wish to return.

For other distributors, please email careplus@medgrocer.com for assistance.

What medicines will you accept for returns?

We only replace damaged or wrongly dispensed medicines.

Can I return an item after seven days?

For MedGrocer, any problems encountered seven days after the delivery may not be accommodated under our return policy. We highly encourage you to inspect your medicines upon delivery so that our courier could immediately facilitate your return, exchange, or refund request.

For other distributors, please email careplus@medgrocer.com for assistance.

How long is the processing time for returns?

For MedGrocer, returns are processed within 2-3 working days for all Metro Manila deliveries after approval.

For other distributors, please email careplus@medgrocer.com for assistance.

Privacy

What information do you share?

Only our pharmacists processing your enrollment have access to your medical information to ensure your medicines are properly dispensed. Your treatment adherence information and reported adverse events may be shared with your doctor upon request. We may use anonymized data for analytics to improve our services or collaborate with partners.

How do I deactivate my account or contact the data privacy officer?

MedGrocer’s Data Privacy Officer provides support with any data privacy related questions, comments, concerns, or complaints. You may contact MedGrocer’s Data Privacy Officer through the following information:

Address: MedGrocer 24F Centuria Medical Makati, Kalayaan cor. Salamanca St., Makati City

Email address: dpo@medgrocer.com

Regulatory

What is MedGrocer?

MedGrocer is an FDA-licensed online pharmacy.

Are your medicines FDA-certified?

Yes. You may verify that the product is Philippine FDA-certified through the Verification Portal page of the Food and Drug Administration website.

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