Topic 1 Flashcards
It is an essential concept of professional pharmacy practice and the law.
Accountability
Knowledge of laws that regulate and affect pharmacy practice is needed to:
• Ensure that the pharmacist’s decision and actions are consistent with current legal principles, and
• To protect pharmacist from liabilities
Sources of Philippine Law
The Constitution
Statutes/Legislation
Administrative Law
Common Law
The supreme law of the land, outlining fundamental rights and governing principles.
The Constitution
Laws enacted by the Philippine Congress, covering a wide range of
subjects.
Statutes/Legislation
An administrative agency is given the authority to create rules and
regulations to enforce the statutory laws.
Administrative Law
Laws evolving from court decisions. To arrive at ruling in a particular
case, the court applies the same rules and principles applied in previous, similar cases.
Common Law
Guarantees fundamental
freedoms and rights for all
Filipinos, including freedom of
speech, religion, and assembly.
Bill of Rights
Divides government authority
among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, ensuring checks and balances.
Separation of Power
Defines key principles like sovereignty, democracy, and social justice, shaping the framework of Philippine society.
Principles of Governance
The branch of government that makes the law
Legislative
The branch of government that carries out the law
Executive
The branch of government that evaluates the law.
Judicial
Legislative Branch composition
Congress:
Senate (Upper House) and the House of Representatives (Lower House)
Composition of Executive Branch
President and Cabinet
The head of state and government,
with broad executive powers,
including the power to veto laws.
President
Advises the President and heads
various departments, responsible for implementing laws.
Cabinet
Composition of the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court (head: Chief Justice)
The highest court, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and reviewing laws.
Supreme Court
Handle a wide range of cases, including criminal, civil, and
family matters.
Regional Trial Court
Reviews decisions of lower courts, providing an intermediate level of appeal.
Court of Appeals
RA 10918
The Philippine Pharmacy Act of 2016
RA 8981
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA 8981
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA 10912
Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
RA 3720
The Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act of 1982
RA 9711
Food and Drug Administration Act of 2008
RA 9165
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2001
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2001
RA 10640
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2002
RA 8203
Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs of 1996
RA 6675
The Generics Act of 1988
RA 9502
Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008
RA 8423
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997
RA 11223
Universal Health Care Act
RA 7394
Consumers Act of 1992
RA 7581
The Price Act of 1992
RA 9994
Senior Citizens Act of 2010
It means the prior law no longer has legal effect.
Repeal
It means to change a particular text or provision.
Amend
A statement within the law or specific parts or sentences
Provision
Funds or budget is needed in order to enforce the law.
Appropriations
Directing the concerned government agency to enforce
the law.
Enforcement
So as not to disrupt government service until the next officers are appointed
Transitory Provision
In case some provisions are contrary to the Constitution,
the other parts will remain valid
Separability Clause
Provides when the law shall take effect
Effectivity
Prior laws which are contrary to this law are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly
Repealing Clause
Types of Civil Law in the Philippines
Property Law
Contract Law
Family Law
Torts
Governs ownership, transfer, and inheritance of real and personal
property.
Property Law
Deals with agreements between parties, defining their obligations
and rights.
Contract Law
Regulates marriage, divorce, adoption, and child custody.
Family Law
Addresses civil wrongs and remedies for damages caused by
negligence or intentional acts.
Torts
defines and enforces duties and rights among private individuals that are not based on contractual agreements.
Tort Law
A conduct that falls below the standards of behavior
established by law
Negligence
A negligence in meeting the standard of care
Malpractice
verbal communication of false statements
Slander
written communication of false statements
Libel
Unlawful threat to do bodily harm
Assault
The most common tort against healthcare practitioners
Negligence
