Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) for drugs and medical services rose by 0.13% in March 2025, contributing 0.01 percentage point to overall inflation. The increase was driven by updated public service pricing and higher demand for common medicines amid seasonal illness in the north, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Key data points:
- Medical services rose 0.14%
– Following implementation of updated pricing under Circular No. 21/2024/TT-BYT - Increased demand for common medications due to weather-related illness
– Anti-allergy drugs up 0.32%
– Vitamins and minerals up 0.12%
– Pain relievers and fever reducers up 0.11%
– Respiratory medications up 0.10%
– Gastrointestinal drugs up 0.08%
See also: Healthcare Industry in Vietnam