PHARMACY ORGANIZATION, STRUCTURE AND SET-UP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY OPERATION Flashcards
GIVE A SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART IN COMMUNITY
PHARMACY
Pharmacy owner
Pharmacist
2 Pharmacy Assistant
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LTO
Give the 7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LTO (under APPLICATION)
7 GENERAL requirements for LTO (under APPLICATION)
2.1.1.1 A Standard petition form containing;
- Name
- Age
- Citizenship
- Passport size picture (5x5)
2.1.1.2 Proof of Registration as an establishment
- For single Proprietorship
- For Partnership
2.1.1.3 Certificate of Registration of the Filipino Pharmacist
2.1.1.4 Certificate of attendance to a BFAD seminar
2.1.1.5 An affidavit of undertaking providing that the applicant shall:
- Change the establishment’s name if there is already a
validly registered name similar to it
- Display the duly approved LTO in a conspicuous place
within the establishment
- Notify BFAD in case of an change in the circumstances
described in the application such as: change in location,
change of pharmacist.
2.1.1.6 Tentative of products intended to be sold using generic names with brand names when applicable.
2.1.1.7 Authenticated photocopy of the contract of Lease of the space to be occupied if the applicant does not own it.
GIVE THE 8 COMMUNITY PHARMACY STRUCTURE AND SET-UP
• Prescription Counter
• Transaction window
• Storage
• Sink
• Refrigeration
• Equipment
• Computer System
• Prescription Bins or Shelves
5 DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES FOR PHARMACY PROFESSION
Supplement the missing words in the statements:
I. Pharmacy is a _ _ _ _ the primary function of which is to render the public _ _ in _ and _ of prescriptions and the _ of drugs, chemicals, and medicines.
II. As practiced in _ its branches, pharmacy also embraces the _, _, _, _, and _ of drugs and medicine, the _ of medicinal chemicals, and the _ of biological products.
III. In the practice of the profession of pharmacy, _ _, _, and _ are demanded on the part of those engaged in it.
IV. Pharmacists should pursue a _ course of study and should pass a _ _ in order to qualify under the laws of the land.
V. _ laws grant _ pharmacists a _ recognition of their
responsibility for the _ of public health, the _ and _ compliance with their professional ethics, and the maintenance of the _, _ and _ that society requires.
VI. The pharmacist should therefore ever bear in mind that he is more than a _, and that his is a real mission which must be performed with the _, _, and _ _ for the benefit of his fellowmen.
5 DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES FOR PHARMACY PROFESSION
I. Pharmacy is a HIGHLY SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL-CALLING the primary function of which is to render the public EFFICIENT SERVICE in COMPOUNDING and FILLING of prescriptions and the DISPENSING of drugs, chemicals, and medicines.
II. As practiced in ALL its branches, pharmacy also embraces the COLLECTION, IDENTIFICATION, PRESERVATION, ANALYSIS, and STANDARDIZATION of drugs and medicine, the SYNTHESIS of medicinal chemicals, and the PREPARATION of biological products.
III. In the practice of the profession of pharmacy, SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, and INTEGRITY are demanded on the part of those engaged in it.
IV. Pharmacists should pursue a PRESCRIBED course of study and should pass a PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION in order to qualify under the laws of the land.
V. SUCH laws grant QUALIFIED pharmacists a FULL recognition of their responsibility for the PRESERVATION of public health, the STRICT and ABSOLUTE compliance with their professional ethics, and the maintenance of the DIGNITY, HONESTY and RESPECT that society requires.
VI. The pharmacist should therefore ever bear in mind that he is more than a MERCHANT, and that his is a real mission which must be performed with the DEVOTION, UNSELFISHNESS, and PERSONAL SACRIFICE for the benefit of his fellowmen.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY OPERATIONS
Definition of Different Types of Drug Outlets
Supplement the missing words in the statements:
1.1 Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botika, including Hospital
Pharmacy/_ means a drug outlet where registered drugs,
_ _, _ _, _ _ or _ _ and _ _, _ or _ _ are _ and/or _.
1.2 Retail outlet for non-prescription drugs including
_ outlets such as _ and _, means a drug outlet where registered _ or _ drugs are sold in their _ packages, bottles or containers or in _ quantities _ _their original containers.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY OPERATIONS
Definition of Different Types of Drug Outlets
1.1 Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botika, including Hospital Pharmacy/DISPENSARY means a drug outlet where registered drugs, CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, ACTIVE PRINCIPLES, PROPRIETARY MEDICINES or PHARMACEUTICAL SPECIALITIES and DENTAL MEDICINAL, GALENICAL or VETERINARY preparations are COMPOUNDED and/or DISPENSED.
1.2 Retail outlet for non-prescription drugs including NON-TRADITIONAL outlets such as SUPERMARKETS and STORES, means a drug outlet where registered NON-PRESCRIPTION or
OVER-THE-COUNTER drugs are sold in their ORIGINAL
packages, bottles or containers or in SMALLER quantities NOT IN
their original containers.
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LTO
Supplement the missing words in the 6 SPECIFIC requirements for Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica (PREMISES)
1) A _ in front of the place of business bearing the _
_ of the drug store. For _ pharmacy, the sign “_” is sufficient. For drug outlet selling _ _ or _ _ _ drug product, the signboard should indicate so by putting the symbol _ or its equivalent.
2) A _ area not less than _ sq. m. in floor area with _, _ or _ flooring.
3) A place suitable for _ prescription and for _ and
_ _ (compulsory only for _ pharmacy).
4) A _ and _ place for the _ _ of drugs and _ products as specified on the label.
5) A suitable _ for keeping _ and/or _ drugs.
6) An adequate _ supply.
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LTO
6 SPECIFIC requirements for Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica (PREMISES)
1) A SIGNBOARD in front of the place of business bearing the REGISTERED NAME of the drug store. For HOSPITAL pharmacy, the sign “PHARMACY” is sufficient. For drug outlet selling EXCLUSIVELY NON-PRESCRIPTION or OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) drug product, the signboard should indicate so by putting the symbol NON-RX or its equivalent.
2) A WELL-VENTILATED area not less than 15 sq. m. in floor area with CONCRETE, TILE or WOODEN flooring.
3) A place suitable for COMPOUNDING prescription and for WASHING and STERILIZING bottles (compulsory only for HOSPITAL pharmacy).
4) A SUITABLE and PROPER place for the ADEQUATE STORAGE of drugs and BIOLOGICAL products as specified on the label.
5) A suitable CABINET for keeping POISONS and/or DANGEROUS drugs.
6) An adequate WATER
Give the 6 SPECIFIC requirements for Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica (REFERENCE BOOKS and DOCUMENTS)
- Philippine National Drug Formulary (when available)
United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP-NF) (latest
edition). - R.A. 3720, otherwise known as the Foods, Drugs and Devices and Cosmetics Act as amended and relevant implementing rules and regulations.
- R.A. 6675, Generics Act of 1988 and relevant implementing rules
and regulations. - R.A. 5921 Pharmacy Law, as amended and relevant implementing
rules and regulations. - Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences (latest edition).
- Goodman & Gilman — Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (latest
edition).
Give the 6 SPECIFIC requirements for Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica (PREMISES)
1) A SIGNBOARD in front of the place of business bearing the REGISTERED NAME of the drug store. For HOSPITAL pharmacy, the sign “PHARMACY” is sufficient. For drug outlet selling EXCLUSIVELY NON-PRESCRIPTION or OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) drug product, the signboard should indicate so by putting the symbol NON-RX or its equivalent.
2) A WELL-VENTILATED area not less than 15 sq. m. in floor area with CONCRETE, TILE or WOODEN flooring.
3) A place suitable for COMPOUNDING prescription and for WASHING and STERILIZING bottles (compulsory only for HOSPITAL pharmacy).
4) A SUITABLE and PROPER place for the ADEQUATE STORAGE of drugs and BIOLOGICAL products as specified on the label.
5) A suitable CABINET for keeping POISONS and/or DANGEROUS drugs.
6) An adequate WATER
Give the 6 SPECIFIC requirements for Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica (RECORD BOOKS DULY REGISTERED with the FDA)
6 SPECIFIC requirements for Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica (RECORD BOOKS DULY REGISTERED with the FDA)
- Prescription Book
- Dangerous Drug Book
- Exempt Preparation Book
- Poisons Book
- Record Book for Selected Non-Prescription
- Drugs, subject to abuse as determined by BFAD and/or Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).
Give the 6 SPECIFIC requirements for Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica (Utensils, Apparatus and Other Equipment)
For all drugstores including hospital pharmacies,
refrigerator for biologicals and other drug products
needing refrigeration.
For hospital pharmacy only:
Prescription balance of one centigram sensitivity and
a set of weights.
Glass volumetric measures a set of not less than six
pieces from 15 ml to 1000 ml capacity.
Mortar and pestle — a set of not less than three in
assorted sizes.
Specific Requirement of Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica
A _ _ _ pharmacist
physically present while the drugstore is open to business.
A full-time validly registered pharmacist
physically present while the drugstore is open to business.
Other Additional Requirement of Drugstores, Pharmacy or Botica
Invoices indicating the lot number or batch number of
the manufacturer’s stock pursuant to BFAD Memo.
Circular no. 001 s. 1983.
File of prescription filled, consecutively numbered.
Dry Seal or Rubber Stamp containing the name and
address of the drug outlet.
Red and White labels indicating name and address of
drugstore
Specific Requirements for a Retail Outlet for
Non-Prescription Drugs (premises)
A signboard in front of the place of business bearing
the registered name of retail outlet and the symbol
non-Rx or equivalent.
An adequate, well-ventilated area with concrete, tile,
or wooden flooring.
A suitable and proper place for the adequate storage of
non-prescription drugs. When there are products sold
other than drugs, an area exclusively for drug
products shall be allocated within the premises
Specific Requirements for a Retail Outlet for
Non-Prescription Drugs (reference books and documents)
Philippine National Drug Formulary (when available);
R.A. 5921, Pharmacy Law and its implementing rules
and regulations;
R.A. 6675, the Generics Act of 1988 and relevant
implementing rules and regulations;
R.A. 3720 as amended or Foods, Drugs and Devices and
Cosmetics Act
Specific Requirements for a Retail Outlet for
Non-Prescription Drugs (record books)
selected
non-prescription drugs subject to abuse as determined by BFAD
and/or DDB
Other Additional Requirements for Retail Outlet for
Non-Prescription Drugs
Invoices indicating the lot number or batch number of the
manufacturer’s stock pursuant to BFAD Memo. Circular No. 001
s. 1983.
Dry seal or Rubber Stamp containing the name and address of the
drug outlet.
Administrative Sanction
Absence of pharmacist on 3 inspection by BFAD inspector
Temporary Closure
Failure to produce invoices and receipts together with 1st
number, expiry dates for the drugs in stock.
Failure to properly record and keep a file of all prescriptions
filled in the last two(2)years.
Refusal to allow entry of BFAR inspectors.
Suspension of License to Operate
4.3.1. Sale or offer for sale of adulterated, misbranded,
sub-standard, unregistered expired and/or unsafe drugs or products
marked “Not for Sale”.
4.3.2. Failure to properly record dangerous drugs as determined by
DDB.
4.3.3. Lack of pharmacist
4.3.4. Failure to take necessary remedial or corrective measures
within the prescribed periods as directed by BFAD.
4.3. Revocation of License to Operate
Schedule of Fees
“Initial”
_ per drugstore, pharmacy or botica outlet
_ per retail outlet carrying only non-prescription drugs
P500.00 per drugstore, pharmacy or boticaoutlet
P200.00 per retail outlet carrying only non-prescription drugs
Schedule of Fees
“Renewal”
_ per drugstore,
pharmacy or botica outlet
_ per retail outlet
carrying only
non-prescription drugs
1k per drugstore,
pharmacy or botica outlet
400 per retail outlet
carrying only
non-prescription drugs
Laws that govern the practice of Pharmacy Profession and
relative to drugs in the Philippines
•R.A. No. 10918 - Philippine Pharmacy Act
•R.A. No. 3720 - The Food, Drug, Device and
Cosmetics Act
•R. A. No. 9165 – The Comprehensive
Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
•R.A. No. 6675 – The Generics Law of 1988
PHILIPPINE PHARMACY ACT
▪Republic Act _
▪Signed by Pres. _
▪Approved on _
▪Republic Act 10918
▪Signed by Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III
▪Approved on July 21, 2016
The Foods, Drugs, Devices and
Cosmetics Act
Republic Act _
■Approved _
■Amended by _
■Amended on _ by President _
The Foods, Drugs, Devices and
Cosmetics Act
Republic Act 3720
■Approved June 22, 1963
■Amended by Executive Order 175
■Amended on May 22, 1987 by President
Corazon C. Aquino
Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
Republic Act No. _
Repealing Republic Act No. _, otherwise
known as the _
Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
Republic Act No. 9165
Repealing Republic Act No. 6425, otherwise
known as the Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
Generics Law of 1988
Republic Act No. _
It was signed into law on _
Generics Law of 1988
Republic Act No. 6675
It was signed into law on September 13, 1988
Pharmacist Requirement.
Establishments/outlets which are required to employ and/or
retain and maintain the professional services of duly
registered and licensed pharmacists shall be classified as
Category A and Category B
Pharmaceutical establishments/outlets where
the direct and immediate control and supervision of a duly
registered and licensed pharmacist is required, per
establishment, whether in-store or online,
Category A
Category A or Category B?
Pharmaceutical establishments/outlets selling or
otherwise making available to the consuming public
prescription/ethical medicines, combination products
(medical device and drugs) classified as drugs according to
the primary intended mode of action, pharmacist-only OTC
medicine, whether owned by the government or by a
private person or firm, whether sold at wholesale or retail;
Category A
Category A or Category B?
Establishments involved in the manufacture,
importation, exportation, distribution, and sale of
combination products (medical device and drugs) classified
as drugs according to the primary intended mode of action;
Category A