Republic Act of 1988 - Generics Act of 1988

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This act shall be known as the generics act of 1988

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Section 1. Title

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it is hereby declared the policy of the state

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Section 2. Statement of policy

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the following terms are herein defined for purposes of this act

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Section 3. Definition of Terms

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is the identification of drugs and medicines by their scientifically and internationally recognize active ingredients

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Generic Name of Generic Terminology

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

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active ingredient

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

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chemical name

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is the finish product form that contains the active ingredients, generally but not necessarily in association with inactive ingredient

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drug product

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is any organisation or company involved in the manufacture, repacking and/or distribution of drugs and medicines

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drug establishment

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means drugstore, pharmacies and any business establishments which sell drugs or medicinea

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drug outlets

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is a list of drugs prepared and periodically updated by the department of health on bases of health conditions obtaining in the Philippines as well as on internationally accepted criteria

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essential drugs list

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

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core list

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

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complementary list

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

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brand name

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

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generic drugs

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the use of generic terminology for essential drugs and promotional incentives. (a) in the promotion of generic names for pharmaceuticals product, special consideration shall be given to drugs and medicine which are included in the essential drug list to be prepared

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Section 4

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the department of health shall publish annually in atleast two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines the generic names and the corresponding brand names under which the are marketed

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Section 5. Posting and Publication

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All government health agencies and their personnel as well as other government agencies shall use generic terminology or generic names in all transactions related to purchasing, prescribing, dispensing and administering of drug and medicine

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Section 6. Who shall use generic terminology