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What is the primary purpose of RA 10918 in Philippine pharmacy practice?
What is the primary purpose of RA 10918 in Philippine pharmacy practice?
Which regulation directly addresses counterfeit drugs?
Which regulation directly addresses counterfeit drugs?
RA 9165 is primarily concerned with which of the following?
RA 9165 is primarily concerned with which of the following?
What benefit does RA 9994 provide to senior citizens?
What benefit does RA 9994 provide to senior citizens?
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Which act focuses on making medicines more affordable for the public?
Which act focuses on making medicines more affordable for the public?
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What specific information must be included in all prescriptions?
What specific information must be included in all prescriptions?
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Which statement describes the correct format for including a brand name in a prescription?
Which statement describes the correct format for including a brand name in a prescription?
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What constitutes an ERRONEOUS prescription?
What constitutes an ERRONEOUS prescription?
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Which of the following is considered a VIOLATIVE prescription?
Which of the following is considered a VIOLATIVE prescription?
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What issues can arise from an IMPOSSIBLE prescription?
What issues can arise from an IMPOSSIBLE prescription?
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What is one role of pharmacists outlined in the PPhA Code of Ethics?
What is one role of pharmacists outlined in the PPhA Code of Ethics?
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Which abbreviation stands for the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists?
Which abbreviation stands for the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists?
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What must happen if the generic name is not written on a prescription?
What must happen if the generic name is not written on a prescription?
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What distinguishes Pharmacist Only OTC Drugs from regular OTC medicines?
What distinguishes Pharmacist Only OTC Drugs from regular OTC medicines?
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Which statement accurately describes Household Remedies?
Which statement accurately describes Household Remedies?
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What is a key characteristic of Food/Dietary supplements?
What is a key characteristic of Food/Dietary supplements?
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What is the primary goal of rational medication use?
What is the primary goal of rational medication use?
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How are Over-the-Counter (OTC) medicines primarily classified?
How are Over-the-Counter (OTC) medicines primarily classified?
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Which of the following correctly defines Herbal or traditional drugs?
Which of the following correctly defines Herbal or traditional drugs?
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Which of the following elements is NOT part of the process performed by a pharmacist?
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the process performed by a pharmacist?
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What does patient medication counseling primarily involve?
What does patient medication counseling primarily involve?
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Which description accurately defines a drug?
Which description accurately defines a drug?
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What discount do national athletes and coaches receive from all establishments?
What discount do national athletes and coaches receive from all establishments?
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Which component is NOT involved in the process of dispensing medications?
Which component is NOT involved in the process of dispensing medications?
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Which of the following options best defines the 'sum of processes performed by a pharmacist'?
Which of the following options best defines the 'sum of processes performed by a pharmacist'?
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What is a vital component of rational medication use?
What is a vital component of rational medication use?
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What is the central focus of a pharmacist's professional practice?
What is the central focus of a pharmacist's professional practice?
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How does a pharmacist promote the welfare of individuals?
How does a pharmacist promote the welfare of individuals?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a pharmacist?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a pharmacist?
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What should a pharmacist do to continuously improve their professional competence?
What should a pharmacist do to continuously improve their professional competence?
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What is the role of pharmacists in healthcare policy?
What is the role of pharmacists in healthcare policy?
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In what manner should a pharmacist respect their colleagues?
In what manner should a pharmacist respect their colleagues?
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Which organization is focused on representing hospital pharmacists in the Philippines?
Which organization is focused on representing hospital pharmacists in the Philippines?
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What is one of the key responsibilities outlined in the code for pharmacists regarding patient rights?
What is one of the key responsibilities outlined in the code for pharmacists regarding patient rights?
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Study Notes
Prescription Guidelines
- Prescriptions must contain the following information:
- Patient's name, age, and gender
- Prescriber's information
- Date of prescription
Generics Act (RA 6675)
- Promotes use of generic names in drug prescriptions.
- Generic name must be written in full, but the salt or chemical form may be abbreviated.
- Generic name must be clearly written immediately after the Rx symbol.
- Brand name may be included in parenthesis below the generic name.
- Pharmaceutical form should also be stated.
Types of Incorrect Prescriptions
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Erroneous:
- Brand name (BN) precedes generic name (GN).
- GN is in parenthesis.
- BN is not in parenthesis.
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Violative:
- GN is not written.
- GN is not legible, and a legible BN is written.
- BN is indicated with instructions like "no substitution".
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Impossible:
- Only GN is written, but not legible.
- GN does not correspond to BN.
- Both GN and BN are not legible.
- Prescribed drug product is not registered with the Philippine FDA.
Rational Medication Use
- Patients receive appropriate medications in individual doses, for adequate time, at lowest cost.
Patient Medication Counselling
- Providing medication information orally or in writing to patients or representatives.
Drugs
- Pertain to chemical compounds or biological substances intended to treat, prevent, or diagnose disease in humans or animals.
- Examples:
- Official United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
- Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States of America
- Philippine Pharmacopeia
- Philippine National Drug Formulary
- British Pharmacopoeia
- European Pharmacopoeia
- Japanese Pharmacopoeia
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
- Used for symptomatic relief of minor ailments without a prescription.
Pharmacist Only OTC Drugs
- Over-the-counter medicines obtained only from a licensed pharmacist with mandatory advice.
Household Remedies
- Preparations containing common pharmaceutical substances for relieving ailments, dispensed without a medical prescription.
Food/Dietary Supplements
- Processed food products supplementing the diet with vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, etc.
PPhA - Code of Ethics for Pharmacists
- Places patients' well-being at the center of practice.
- Promotes individual's welfare in a caring manner.
- Serves individual, community, and societal needs.
- Respects patients' rights and upholds confidentiality.
- Acts with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
- Respects colleagues and other health professionals.
- Committed to continuous professional enhancement.
- Helps in formulating and implementing healthcare policies.
Professional Organizations
- Philippine Pharmacists Organization (PPhA)
- PSHP (Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists)
- CPAP (Community Pharmacists Association of the Philippines)
- PACOP (Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy)
- PAPPI (Philippine Association of Pharmacists in the Pharmaceutical Industry)
- IPAP (Industrial Pharmacists Association of the Philippines)
- PAPVI (Philippine Association of Pharmacists in the Veterinary Industry)
- DOHLP (Department of Health League of Pharmacists)
- YPG (Young Pharmacists Group)
- FJCPPhA (Federation of Junior Chapters of the Philippine Pharmacists Association) - NU
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Test your knowledge on the essential elements of prescription guidelines, including requirements for patient and prescriber information. Understand the implications of the Generics Act (RA 6675) and identify common errors in prescriptions. Dive into the distinctions between erroneous, violative, and impossible prescriptions.
