Questions and Answers
What does the Bowl of Hygeia symbolize in the logo of the Institutional Pharmacist Association of the Philippines (IPAP)?
pharmacy profession
What do the buildings in the IPAP logo represent?
Philippine Airlines is primarily engaged in transporting passengers only (True/False).
False
Match the following functions and responsibilities of the pharmacist at Philippine Airlines:
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_______ is recognized as the 'national flag carrier' by R.A. 2232.
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What is the composition of the Supreme Court under the present Constitution?
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Who appoints the members of the Supreme Court from a list prepared by the Judicial and Bar Council?
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At the SC Clinic Pharmacy, the pharmacist is in charge of the License To Operate SC Clinic Pharmacy to Food and ______ Administration.
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Match the following duties and responsibilities of the pharmacist at the Supreme Court:
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The NO PATIENT, NO MEDICINE POLICY is strictly implemented at SC MDS Pharmacy (True/False).
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Study Notes
Institutional Pharmacy
- Refers to pharmacies in institutions, organizations, corporations, and agencies that provide pharmaceutical services exclusively to employees and their dependents.
- Examples: Philippine Airlines, Supreme Court of the Philippines, Social Security System
Old – Industrial Pharmacist Association of the Philippines (IPAP)
- Established in 2004 to represent pharmacists in industrial accounts by drug companies and distributors.
- Logo:
- Bowl of Hygeia symbolizes the pharmacy profession.
- Buildings represent institutions.
- Two doves/two hands represent an open hand for service with purity of intentions.
Philippine Airlines (PAL)
- Oldest running airline in the Philippines (82 years).
- Primarily engaged in air transport of passengers and cargo within and between the Philippines and international destinations.
- Recognized as the "national flag carrier" by R.A. 2232.
- Has a subsidiary, Air Philippines Corporation, indirectly acquired through Zuma Holdings Management Corporation in 2017.
- Operates four hub airports: Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao.
- Serves 32 domestic destinations, 41 points in Asia, Australia/Oceania, Middle East, Europe, and North America.
Functions and Responsibilities of the Pharmacist in PAL
- Dispensing of medicines.
- Providing necessary drug information, possible drug interactions, and untoward reactions to patients.
- Replenishment of First Aid Kit (FAK) and Emergency Medical Kit (EMK).
- Preparing and sending move orders for satellite clinics.
- Stocks monitoring.
- Receiving of deliveries.
- Processing of charged invoices for submission to employee accounts, PDMP.
Supreme Court of the Philippines
- Established in 1901 as the progeny of the tribunal established by Act No. 136.
- Composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices.
- Members are appointed by the President from a list prepared by the Judicial and Bar Council.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Pharmacist in SC
- In charge of the Pharmacy Section of SC Clinic Pharmacy.
- Monitors the latest updates required by the government agency (Department of Health) regarding policy and procurement of medicines.
- Provides the Philippine National Drug Formulary for all concerned staff in Medical Services.
- Prepares the list of medicines needed in the procurement plan.
SC MDS Pharmacy Policy
- Strictly implements the NO PATIENT, NO MEDICINE POLICY, except under extenuating circumstances.
- Strictly implements the NO Prescription, No MEDICINE Policy.
- Substitution of medicines is allowed only upon instructions of the prescribing doctor and with the consent of the patient.
- Doubling of medicine dosage forms is not allowed.
- Refill of medicine BY REPRESENTATIVE is NOT allowed, except under extenuating circumstances.
Social Security System
- Provides social justice through savings and ensures meaningful social security protection to members and their beneficiaries.
- Has a Pharmacy and Benefit Control division that:
- Assures that its inventory of medicines is well-stocked and maintained properly.
- Monitors the inventory purchased medicines by recording invoice, unit cost, and expiration date.
- Ensures compliance to government regulatory requirements as to LTO and deregulated license (S1) / Maintenance of the Prescription Book and Opium Additional Book.
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Learn about the history and symbolism of the Institutional Pharmacist Association of the Philippines, including its logo and representation of pharmacists in industrial institutions.
