8203

Question 1

Special Law On Counterfeit Drugs

Answer 1

RA 8203

Question 2

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Of 2002

Answer 2

RA 9165

Question 3

● Enacted on 06 September 1996
● Effective on 27 October 1996

Answer 3

RA 8203

Question 4

The law under counterfeit drugs is under __________________________ because we need to monitor this as well

Answer 4

post-marketing surveillance PMS

Question 5

COUNTERFEIT DRUGS refers to medicinal products with

Answer 5

-wrong ingredient
-insufficient quantity (less than 80%) of what is indicated
-fake packaging
-Bearing without authorization the trademark, trade name or other identification mark
-Refilled in containers by unauthorized persons if the legitimate labels or marks are used
-An unregistered imported drug product, except drugs brought in the country for personal use

Question 6

Where can you get authorization for your trade mark/name

Answer 6

Bureau of Patent, Trademark and Technology Transfer BPTTT

Question 7

any person found in possession of counterfeit drugs, in violation of this subsection, shall be exempted from liability under the provisions of RA 8203 after

Answer 7

1. Presentation of sales invoice
2. Presentation of certificates

Question 8

What parties are only considered liable upon proof of actual or constructive knowledge, that the drugs sold, distributed, offered or donated are counterfeit drugs

Answer 8

Agents, seller, distributor, trafficker, broker, donor, registered pharmacist

Question 9

ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONs of 8203

Answer 9

Permanent closure and revocation of license to business

100k-500k

forfeiture, confiscation, and destruction of products and eqiuipments

cancellation of professional license

crimina charges (separate from administrative charges)

Permanent disqualification of the person concerned

Question 10

Penalty for MERE POSSESSION of counterfeit drugs

Answer 10

6 months and 1 day to 6 years

Question 11

Penalty for counterfeit drug is intended for animals;

Answer 11

6 mons 1 day to 2 years and four months imprisonment

Question 12

Penalty for for any manufacturer, seller or distributor who shall conceal, substitute, dispose or destroy any drug

Answer 12

six 6 years and one 1 day but not more than ten 10 years

Question 13

Penalty for the illness sought to be cured is aggravated or physical injury or suffering

Answer 13

12 years to fifteen 15 and a fine of 100k-500k

Question 14

Penalty for counterfeit drugs that caused death

Answer 14

500k-5M

Question 15

National Consciousness Week Against Counterfeit Medicine NCWACM

Answer 15

3rd week of November