Perspective in Pharmacy

Question 1

C.M.O. 25, S. 2021

Answer 1

CHED Memorandum Order 25, Series of 2021

Question 2

RA No. 7722

Answer 2

Higher Education Act of 1994

Question 3

CHED

Answer 3

Commission on Higher Education

Question 4

RA No. 10918

Answer 4

Philippine Pharmacy Act

Question 5

RA No. 7796

Answer 5

TESDA Act (which covers the training regulations for NC III Pharmacy Services)

Question 6

RA No. 10647

Answer 6

Ladderized Education Act of 2014 (pursuance of an outcome-based quality assurance system)

Question 7

GMP

Answer 7

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Refers to a system of regulations, guidelines, and procedures that ensure the consistent production and control of pharmaceutical products, foods, and medical devices according to quality standards.

These practices are critical for ensuring product safety, efficacy, and quality.

Question 8

GDP

Answer 8

Good Distribution Practices (GDP)

Refers to guidelines that ensure the proper distribution and handling of pharmaceutical products to maintain their quality and integrity throughout the supply chain.

Question 9

GSP

Answer 9

Refers to guidelines and standards for the proper storage of pharmaceutical products to ensure their quality, safety, and efficacy.

These practices cover aspects such as storage conditions, temperature control, inventory management, and security to prevent product deterioration and contamination during storage.

Question 9

GRP

Answer 9

Good Regulatory Practices (GRP)

Refers to guidelines and standards that ensure regulatory processes.

These practices aim to promote the quality and safety of medicines and healthcare products.

Question 9

GCP

Answer 9

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

It is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting clinical trials that involve human subjects.

GCP ensures that the rights, safety, and well-being of trial participants are protected and that the clinical trial data are credible and accurate.

Question 9

FIP

Answer 9

International Pharmaceutical Federation or “Fédération Internationale Pharmaceutique” (FIP)

is a global federation representing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, and pharmaceutical educators.

Its mission is to improve global health by advancing the practice and science of pharmacy.

FIP provides leadership, education, and advocacy for pharmacists worldwide.

Question 9

FAPA

Answer 9

Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA)

is an organization that brings together national pharmaceutical associations from across Asia to promote cooperation, share knowledge, and advance the field of pharmacy in the region.

FAPA works to improve the quality of pharmacy education, practice, and public health initiatives throughout Asia.

Question 9

ISPE

Answer 9

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)

ISPE is a global organization that focuses on the advancement of pharmaceutical engineering and technology.

It provides knowledge, best practices, and networking opportunities for professionals involved in the design, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical production.

Question 10

PACOP

Answer 10

Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP)

It is a professional organization that represents pharmacy schools and colleges in the Philippines, aiming to enhance pharmacy education, promote collaboration, and advance the profession of pharmacy in the country.

Question 11

PSPH

Answer 11

Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists (PSHP)

It is a professional organization in the Philippines that represents pharmacists working in hospitals and healthcare institutions.

The PSHP focuses on promoting the role of hospital pharmacists in patient care, advocating for the practice of clinical pharmacy, and providing education and training to enhance the knowledge and skills of its members.

Question 12

FJCPPhA

Answer 12

Federation of Junior Chapters of the Philippine Pharmacists Association (FJCPPhA)

It is an organization that represents student pharmacists in the Philippines, often affiliated with the Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA).

FJCPPhA focuses on the professional development of student pharmacists, providing opportunities for learning, leadership, and engagement in activities that promote the pharmacy profession.

Question 13

YPG

Answer 13

Young Pharmacists Group (YPG)

It is an international organization under the umbrella of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) that represents and supports young pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.

The YPG focuses on the professional development, education, and networking of early-career professionals, helping them grow within the pharmacy profession and contribute to global healthcare.

Question 14

Pharmacy Research

PHARMACY

Answer 14

PHARMACY

The art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving,
compounding, and dispensing medical drugs

Question 15

Pharmacy Research

RESEARCH

Answer 15

RESEARCH

Studious inquiry or examination; especially investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws.

Question 16

Pharmacy Research

BASIC RESEARCH

Answer 16

BASIC RESEARCH

Provides a general knowledge and an understanding of
nature and its laws and the means of answering a large
number of important practical problems.

Question 17

Pharmacy Research

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

Answer 17

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

Often referred to as “bench-to-bed-side” , characterized as
“effective translation of the new knowledge, mechanisms,
and techniques generated by advances in basic science
research into new approaches for prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment of disease” is essential for improving health

Question 18

Pharmacy Research

CLINICAL RESEARCH

Answer 18

CLINICAL RESEARCH

A component of medical and health research intended to
produce knowledge valuable for understanding human
disease, preventing and treating illness, and promoting
health

Encompasses patient-oriented research, epidemiologic
and behavioral studies, outcomes research, and health
services research

Question 19

Pharmacy Research

OUTCOMES RESEARCH

Answer 19

OUTCOMES RESEARCH

Seeks to understand the end results of particular healthcare practices and interventions.

End results include effects that people experience and care about, such as change in the ability to function.

The study of the end results of health services that takes patients’ experiences and preferences, intended to provide scientific evidence relating to decisions made by all who participate in health care.

Question 20

CPD

Answer 20

● Continuing Professional Development

● RA No. 10912 (Continuing Professional Development Act
of 2016)

● An act mandating and strengthening the continuing
professional development program for all regulated
professions.

● Refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and
ethical values in a post-licensure specialization.

● A mandatory requirement in the renewal of the PICs of all registered and licensed professionals under the regulation
of the PRC (Before the Person’s Birthday