01/07/2026
Summary of Average Ratings of Pharmacies in the Philippines and respectove Rank
1 Watsons
8.2/10
Very good overall; strongest in store environment, product variety, and online convenience, but waiting time and prices can be issues.
2. Mercury Drug
8.1/10
Very reliable and complete; best in availability and accessibility, but long queues reduce the overall experience.
3. Generika Drugstore
7.9/10
Affordable and community-friendly; strong in generic medicines, but store environment may be simple.
4. Southstar Drug
7.9/10
Balanced and convenient; strong online service, but some branches may feel small or understaffed.
5. MedExpress
7.8/10
Good for hospital-related prescriptions and delivery, but accessibility is more limited.
6. Rose Pharmacy
7.8/10
Trusted and practical; strong in familiar communities, but branch appearance and experience may vary.
7. TGP
7.5/10
Excellent affordability and accessibility, but services, staff experience, and store environment are inconsistent.
8. Botika ng Bayan
6.3/10
Important for public health and affordability, but limited in stocks, services, convenience, and store experience.
Average ScoreRating Interpretation:
9.0-10 - Excellent
8.0β8.9 - Very Good
7.0β7.9 - Good
6.0β6.9 - Fair
5.0β5.9 - Needs Improvement
1.0β4.9 - Poor
Overall Conclusion:
Based on the 10 criteria, Watsons received the highest overall rating because of its strong product variety, modern store environment, and online convenience. However, Mercury Drug remains the strongest in terms of medicine availability, accessibility, and public trust. For affordability, TGP, Generika, and Botika ng Bayan stand out, but they may have limitations in store environment, services, and product availability. Overall, each pharmacy has a different strength: Watsons for experience, Mercury for completeness, TGP and Generika for affordability, MedExpress for hospital-linked service, Southstar for online convenience, Rose for regional trust, and Botika ng Bayan for public-health access.