REPUBLIC ACT NO.

5921
• An Act Regulating the Practice of Pharmacy and
Setting Standards of Pharmaceutical Education in
the Philippines and for Other Purposes.
Objectives
• The Standardization and Regulation of the
Pharmaceutical Education
• The Examination for registration of graduates of
schools of pharmacy
• The Supervision, control and regulation of the
practice of pharmacy in the Philippines
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9502

An Act Providing for Cheaper and Quality Medicines, Amending for the Purpose Republic
Act No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code, Republic Act No. 6675 or The Generics Act
of 1998, and Republic Act No. 5921 or he Pharmacy Law, and for Other Purposes
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6675
• THE GENERICS ACT OF 1988
• September 13, 1988

• To promote, encourage and require the use of generic

terminology in the importation, manufacture, distribution,
marketing, advertising and promotion, prescription and
dispensing of drugs;

• To ensure the adequate supply of drugs with generic names at

the lowest possible cost and endeavor to make them available
for free to indigent patients;
• To encourage the extensive use of drugs with generic
names through a rational system of procurement and
distribution;

• To emphasize the scientific basis for the use of drugs, in

order that health professionals may become more
aware and cognizant of their therapeutic effectiveness;
and

• To promote drug safety by minimizing duplication in

medications and/or use of drugs with potentially
adverse drug interactions.
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165

Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act

June 7, 2002

An Act Instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,

Repealing Republic Act No.6425,otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs
Act of 1972, as amended, providing funds therefore and for other purposes
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3720

Food, Drug and Device and Cosmetic Act

June 22, 1963

• AN ACT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND PURITY OF FOODS,

DRUGS, AND COSMETICS BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO THE
PUBLIC BY CREATING THE FOOD AND DRUG
ADMINISTRATION WHICH SHALL ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE
THE LAWS PERTAINING THERETO.
• To establish standards and quality measures
for food, drug, and cosmetic.

• Adopt measures to insure pure and safe

supply of food, drug, and cosmetic in the
country.
 REPUBLIC ACT NO.6425

The Dangerous Drug Act of 1972

March 30, 1972
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8203

Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs

September 4, 1996

An act prohibiting counterfeit dugs, providing

penalties for violation and appropriating fund
thereof
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432

Senior Citizens Act

February 7, 1992

Grants 20% discount for senior

citizens
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394

Consumer Act of the Philippines

April 13 1992

Ensure Protection against hazard to health and

safety
 CODE OF ETHICS
• The Code of Ethics of the Pharmacy profession
embraces principles of professional conduct to
serve as guidelines for the pharmacist in his
relationship with:
 PUBLIC
 PHYSICIAN
 FELLOW PHARMACISTS
 Relation with the Public
• 1. The Pharmacist must consult the USP-NF in
evaluating the drugs of good quality.

• 2. The Pharmacist must strictly comply with the

laws and regulations governing the distribution of
prohibited drugs.

• 3. The service of a Pharmacist can’t be measured

in terms of pesos.
• 4. The Pharmacist must watch over the health and
safety of customers.

• 5. The Pharmacist must provide a clean and sanitary

appearance of his establishment and the meds well
arranged and in proper and suitable places.

• 6. A Pharmacist must be ready to join in any

constructive movement such as the improvement of
the pharmaceutical preparations dispensed by him in
order to gain the respect, affection, and confidence
of the community in which he exercises his
profession.
 Relation with the Physician
• The Pharmacist is not qualified to dx and tx
diseases.

• The Pharmacist must not substitute on article

with one another in the Rx except with the
consent of the physician.

• The Pharmacist must not make certain

arrangements with the physician regarding
fees, rebates, or use of coded prescription
 Relation with fellow Pharmacists
• The Pharmacist should endeavor to improve and
increase his professional knowledge. He should
attend seminars, meetings, conventions and
workshops to keep abreast with his profession.

• The Pharmacist must reveal any corrupt or

incorrect conduct on the part of a member of the
profession to maintain public trust and
confidence.
• The Pharmacist must set an example and be
responsible member of the profession to
dispel any unjust observation that the
pharmacist is just a glorified salesperson.

• The Pharmacist must not imitate the labels,

brands, or mars of the procedures for material
gain.
 UNIT VI

PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATIONS
 Accreditation Council of
Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education

(ACPE) is the national agency for the accreditation
of professional degree programs in pharmacy and
providers of continuing pharmacy education
 The American Pharmacist
Association (APhA)

The American pharmacist association (APhA) is the

organization whose members are recognized in the society as
essential in all patient care settings for optimal medication use
that improves health wellness and quality of life.
 American Society of Health-
System Pharmacist (ASHP)

ASHP is a 35,000 member national professional association

that represent pharmacist who practice in hospitals health
maintenance organizations long term care facilities home
care and other components of health care systems.
Drug Information Association
(DIA)
DIA Provides the only neutral global forum through
our member publications, educational offerings and
networking opportunities to facilitate the exchange
of information critical to the advancement of drug
discovery and lifecycle management process
National Association of Chain
Drug Stores (NACDS)
The chief purpose of NACDS is to represent the
views and policy position of member chain drug
companies
Pharmaceutical Organization in
the Philippines
 Philippine Pharmacist
Association (PPhA)

VISION- The pursuit of total well Being of

every Filipino through pharmaceutical care
in partnership with other health care
professional
• Mission
– Upload and enhance the nobility of pharmacy as
profession.
– Advocate the recognition of pharmacy as an equal
yet distinct partner among the health care
professions
– Actively participate in the formulation and
implementation of health care policies, standards
and programs in the national and international
levels
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of
the Philippines (PHAP)

• Is cognizant of its role in public health arising from its

provision of pharmaceutical or biological products
intended for use in dx, cure, mitigation, tx, or
prevention of disease in humans and all devices that
are used for administration of ethical products.
 Industrial Pharmacists Association of the
Philippines (IPAP)
• Mission
– To promote continuous learning and professional
career growth by being adept with various
advancement in the pharmacy profession and
being involved and active in socio-civic duties.
– The social responsibility is to be updated with new
knowledge in our field and in pharmaceutical
industry with progress of modern technology
• Vision

– To be an effective partner in industry healthcare

and development.
 THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF HISPITAL
PHARMACISTS(PSHP)
• The PSHP is considered one of the most
prestigious pharmaceutical associations in the
country. Its success can be attributed to the
leadership and dedication of its past
presidents. For this reason, PSHP takes time to
remember with pride and personalities, who
will always be remembered for their
significant contributions to the Society & for
paving the way for what hospital pharmacy
practice is today.
 PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF
PHARMACY(PACOP)
• Mission
The PACOP commits itself to ensure:
-continuous curricular development
responsive to national and global needs;
-training of administrators and faculty for the
enhancement of teaching and research
capabilities;
-active evolvement in continuing professional
education;
– Advocacy for the advancement of the Pharmacy
profession;
– creation of opportunities for linkages with
relevant organizations and agencies; and
– establishment of partnerships with communities
• Vision
The Philippine Association of Colleges of
Pharmacy(PACOP) is a dynamic organization
that sets standards to ensure the highest
quality of Pharmacy education and excellence
in teaching, research, and community service
for national development and global
competence.
• Goal
- To enhance Pharmacy education
- To advance the Pharmacy profession
- To establish and/or strengthen linkages and
partnerships
 THE FEDERATION OD JUNIOR CHAPTERS OF
THE PHILIPPINE PHARMACISTS’
ASSOCIATION(FJCPPhA)
• The federation of Junior Chapters of the
Philippine Pharmacists’ Association is an
association that will effectively represent the
student of the different Colleges of Pharmacy
in the Philippines, with the end goal of
providing holistic development and social
transformation, promote globally competitive
students equipped with necessary skills
imbued with morals and passion.
 DRUGSTORE ASSOCIATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES(DSAP)
• Mission
Most credible authority in shaping
healthcare retailing United in purpose to
ensure sustained growth & prosperity
partnering with other stakeholders in the
industry.
• Vision
Promote fair business practices in pharmaceutical
retail provide quality options for consumers
Promote sustainability & viability of small to
medium drugstores.