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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Telmisartan covered by NHIS?

Yes. Telmisartan is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 2 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list2 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

2
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-12-04-81TabletTelmisartan 40mgTab
NHIS-12-04-82TabletTelmisartan 80mgTab
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Telmisartan. Whether yours does, and at which facility, depends on your plan and your HMO. Check the accredited HMO register or ask your provider, and see official NHIA procedure tariffs for what treatments are reimbursed at. This page is a register record, not medical advice.

● Source: NHIA medicines benefit list · fetched Aug 2026.