Module 1: Introduction and Overview of the Institution PDF

Module 1: Introduction and Overview of the Institution Old – Industrial Pharmacist Association of the Philippines (IPAP) in 2004 to represent pharmacists in institutions categorized as Industrial Accounts by Drug companies and distributors. New – Institutional Pharmacist Association of the Philipp...

Module 1: Introduction and Overview of the Institution Old – Industrial Pharmacist Association of the Philippines (IPAP) in 2004 to represent pharmacists in institutions categorized as Industrial Accounts by Drug companies and distributors. New – Institutional Pharmacist Association of the Philippines Logo of IPAP: Bowl of Hygeia – symbolizes the pharmacy profession Buildings – represent the institutions Two doves/Two hands – represents an open hand for service with purity of intentions Institutional Pharmacy - Refers to pharmacies of institutions, organizations, corporations and agencies which may be privately or government-owned or controlled non- government organizations that provide a range of pharmaceutical services, given exclusively to the employees and/or their qualified dependents. Philippine Airlines - Oldest running airline in the Philippines (82 years) - Primarily engaged in air transport of passengers and cargo within/between the Philippines and several international destinations. - Philippine Airlines, Inc. – “national flag carrier” by R.A. 2232, recognized to play a central role in boosting the growth of the Philippine economy and the emergence of a nationwide tourism industry. - Air Philippines Corporation – a subsidiary indirectly acquired through Zuma Holdings Management Corporation in 2017. - PAL is the Philippines’ largest international airline and the only full-service Filipino air carrier offering Business Class, Premium Economy, and Regular Economy services. - Its growing fleet, one of the world’s youngest, consists of modern high- technology aircraft such as Boeing 777, Airbus A350/A330 for long-haul routes and A320/A321 family for regional and domestic routes. - PAL operated four hub airports (Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao), 32 domestic destinations, 41 pts in Asia, Australia/Oceania, Middle East, Europe, and North America - PAL operates the country’s only direct air links to mainland U.S.A., Hawaii, Canada, New Zealand, and Western Europe, Sapporo (Japan), Brisbane (Australia) Functions and Responsibilities of the Pharmacist o Dispensing of Medicines  o Providing Necessary Drug Information; Possible Drug Interactions & Untoward Reactions to patients o Replenishment of First Aid Kit (FAK) and Emergency Medical Kit (EMK) o Preparing and sending move orders for satellite clinics o Stocks monitoring o Receiving of Deliveries o Processing of charged invoices for submission to employee accounts, PDMP o Preparing and sending of outlying Station's Medication Refill o Conducts annual physical inventory o Follow up delivery of Medicines and supplies o Forecasting and Purchase request preparation o Recording of Regulated Drug o Updating the price of medicines and supplies o Internet Procurement of Medicines o Renewal of PAL Pharmacy Licenses o Submission of Reports Pharmacy Warehouse – Alphabetical Order Dispensing Area – by Therapeutic Use Supreme Court of the Philippines - The progeny of the tribunal established by Act No. 136 (“An Act Providing for the Organization of Courts in the Philippine Islands”) of the Philippine Commission on June 11, 1901. - The judicial organization established by the Act was conceived by the American Lawyers in the Philippine Commission and was patterned in its basic structures. - The Supreme Court was composed of a Chief Justice and 6 judges. 5 members of the Court could form a quorum, and the concurrence of at least 4 members was necessary to pronounce a judgment. - The Supreme Court under the present Constitution comprises a Chief Justice and 14 Associative Justices. - The members of the Court are appointed by the President from a list prepared by the Judicial and Bar Council of at least three nominees for every vacancy. - New process intended to “de-politicize” the courts of justice. Duties and Responsibilities of the Pharmacist o In charge of the Pharmacy Section of SC Clinic Pharmacy o In charge of the License To Operate SC Clinic Pharmacy to Food and Administration o Monitors the latest updates required by the government agency (Department of Health) with regards to policy and procurement of medicines.  o Provides the Philippine National Drug Formulary for all concerned staff in Medical Services o Prepares the list of medicines needed in the procurement plan o Check and File the Purchase Order from the Property Division o Monitors drug companies for deliveries and problems with expiry dates o Dispense medicines and instruct patients on their intake for all employees of the Court including staff in SC Tagaytay and SC Baguio o Responsible for the distribution of Vitamins to 54 offices in the Supreme Court o Dispensed all prescriptions and filled up the Requisition slip completely o Conduct Monthly Inventory twice a year with Accounting staff, COA and Property Division o Record all maintenance medicines in a Blue Book for accurate monitoring o Record all maintenance medicines in a Blue Book for accurate monitoring o Assist in the preparation of the yearly budget for medicines and supplies of the 2004 Pharmacy and Medical Clinic (Emergency). o Daily recording slips of dispensed medicines o Prepares reports of monthly Dispensing Report (Consolidated) of Medicines o Prepares monthly Reports on Supplies and Materials for Main Clinic o Prepares monthly report for the Number of patients served. o Prepare a List of Available Medicines for all Prescribing Doctors and Dentists o Prepares and leads the SC Clinic Pharmacy Programs SC MDS PHARMACY POLICY o Strictly implement the NO PATIENT, NO MEDICINE POLICY, except under extenuating circumstances. o Strictly implement the NO Prescription, No MEDICINE Policy o Substitution of Medicines is allowed only upon instructions of the prescribing doctor and with the consent of the patient. o Doubling of medicine dosage forms is not allowed. o Refill of medicine BY REPRESENTATIVE is NOT allowed, except under extenuating circumstances. o All medicines packs must have MEDICINES LABEIS which must be properly filled up by the pharmacists. o Appropriate Medication Review and Patient Medicine Counselling At the time of dispensing of medicines: Indication, Proper Use, Precautions and other relevant Information.  o All dispensed medicines must be Tabulated Properly and Accurately, according to Brand name. Dosage forms and Quantity. o The pharmacists are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated periodic pharmacy reports, and submission of the medicine dispensation statistics completely and accurately. o Procuring medicine needs to follow the Generic ACT of 1988 (RA 6675) and the Government Procurement Act. o All deliveries must be received /counter-checked by the pharmacists versus the Purchase Request and Sales Invoice. o The storage and arrangement of medicines in the Medicines Stock Room is the sole responsibility of the pharmacists. o Copies of pertinent documents (including Patient Medication Profile Good Pharmacy Practice Code, Good Storage Practice Code, and Risk Management Plan as required by BFAD, must be readily available at all times. Social Security System - Suitable to the needs of the people throughout the Philippines which shall promote social justice through savings, and ensure meaningful social security protection to members and their beneficiaries. Pharmacy and Benefit Control o Assurance – assures that its inventory of medicines is well- stocked and maintained properly. o Monitoring – monitors the inventory purchased medicines by recording the following details: invoice, unit cost, expiration date. o Compliance – ensures compliance to government regulatory requirements as to LTO and deregulated license (S1) / Maintenance of the Prescription Book and Opium Additional Book