Republic Act of 1988 – Generics Act of 1988

Question 1

not covered by patent protection and which are
labeled solely by their international non-proprietary or generic name

Answer 1

generic drugs

Question 2

propriety name given by the manufacturer to
distinguish its product from those of competitors

Answer 2

brand name

Question 3

a list of alternative drugs used when there is no
response to the core essential drug

Answer 3

complementary list

Question 4

list of drugs that meets the health care needs of the majority of the population

Answer 4

core list

Question 5

“National Drug Formulary” is a list of drugs
prepared and periodically updated by the Department of Health

Answer 5

essential drugs list

Question 6

consist of a core list and a complementary list

Answer 6

essential drug lists

Question 7

drugstore, pharmacies, and any other business
establishments which sell drugs or medicines

Answer 7

drug outlets

Question 8

organization or company involved in the
manufacture, importation, repacking and/or distribution of drugs or medicines

Answer 8

drug establishment

Question 9

finished product form that contains the active
ingredients

Answer 9

drug product

Question 10

description of the chemical structure of the drug or medicine and serves as the complete identification of a compound

Answer 10

chemical name

Question 11

chemical component responsible for the claimed therapeutic effect of the pharmaceutical product

Answer 11

active ingredient

Question 12

identification of drugs and
medicines by their scientifically and internationally recognize active ingredients
or by their official generic name as determined by the Bureau of Food and Drugs
of the Department of Health

Answer 12

generic name of generic terminology

Question 13

Generics Act of 1988

Answer 13

Republic Act 6675