Milestones in Philippine Pharmacy

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following practices were employed before 1521 for health remedies in the Philippines?

Advanced surgical procedures.
Widespread vaccination campaigns.
Sacrificial offerings and use of animal entrails. (correct)
Use of antibiotics and antiviral medications.

How did the Spanish regime initially address the healthcare needs of the sick in towns and barrios?

By implementing a strict regulatory system for pharmaceutical practices.
By deploying exclusively European-trained civilian physicians.
By establishing modern hospitals staffed by Spanish army personnel.
By relying on local 'physician-pharmacists': mediquillos and curanderos. (correct)

What was the significance of 'Farmaceutico de segunda clase' during the Spanish era in the Philippines?

A degree granted to pharmacists educated abroad.
A title given exclusively to Spanish pharmacists working in the Philippines.
A certification for traditional healers using herbs.
A license granted to applicants after practical training and examination. (correct)

What impact did the establishment of 'Dr. Negrao's Pharmacy' in Escolta, Manila, have on the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines?

It marked the beginning of formalized pharmacy practice in the country. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the University of Santo Tomas contribute to pharmaceutical education in 1879?

By opening the 'Escuela de Practicantes de Medicina y Farmacia.' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of Act No. 597, enacted in 1903 in the Philippines?

To regulate the practice of pharmacy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Governor General of the Philippines influence pharmacy practice in the late 19th century?

By granting special permissions to Germans to practice pharmacy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did Catholic missionaries contribute to the field of pharmacy in the Philippines during the Spanish era?

By studying plants for medicinal use and documenting their findings. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the professionalization of pharmacy practice in the Philippines around the turn of the 20th century?

The founding of the Colegio Medico-Farmaceutico de Filipinas Incorporada (CMFFI). (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Republic Act No. 6675, also known as the Generics Act of 1988, in the Philippines?

It required doctors to prescribe medicines using their generic names. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pre-1521 Health Practices

Before 1521, health remedies in the Philippines were similar to those in underdeveloped countries. Cures involved sacrificial offerings, incantations, herbs, and animal entrails.

Native Health Workers (Spanish Era)

The Spanish recognized three groups of natives working for the sick: mediquillos (medics), curanderos (curers), and herbolarios (herbalists).

Botiquines

They were unqualified establishments allowed to dispense simple medicines but not to compound prescriptions during the Spanish regime.

Foreign Pharmacists (Pre-1871)

Prior to 1871, pharmacy practice was mainly by foreign pharmacists from Spain and Germany who established their own drugstores.