Regulation of Pharmacy Practice in the Philippines PDF

REGULATION OF PHARMACY PRACTICE Prepared By: Sheryl M. Mallari  Professional Licensure Exam for Pharmacist It is a certification test that assesses whether a candidate has the required knowledge and skills to practice as a licensed pharmacist The exam evaluates a pharmacist'...

REGULATION OF PHARMACY PRACTICE Prepared By: Sheryl M. Mallari  Professional Licensure Exam for Pharmacist It is a certification test that assesses whether a candidate has the required knowledge and skills to practice as a licensed pharmacist The exam evaluates a pharmacist's competency in areas such as pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, patient care, and professional ethics. A. QUALIFICATION FOR THE LICENSURE EXAM  Professional Licensure Exam for Pharmacist A. Qualification for the Licensure Exam A citizen of the Philippines Must be of good moral character Must have completed an internship program of at least 1200 hours. ￭ Community (300 HOURS) ￭ Hospital (300 HOURS) ￭ Institutional (120 HOURS) ￭ Public health and regulatory (180 HOURS) ￭ Manufacturing (300 HOURS) Must have graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Science from an accredited school  Professional Licensure Exam for Pharmacist A. Qualification for the Licensure Exam The law stipulates that no person shall engage in the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines unless he: ￭ Is at least 21 years of age ￭ Has satisfactorily passed the corresponding examination given by the Board of Pharmacy ￭ Is a holder of a valid certificate of registration duly issued to him by said Board.  Professional Licensure Exam for Pharmacist A. Qualification for the Licensure Exam based on IRR OF RA NO. 10918 A citizen of the Philippines or a foreign country which has a law or policy on reciprocity for the practice of the pharmacy profession Of good moral character and reputation A graduate of BS Pharmacy or its equivalent degree by an HEI in the Philippines or an institution of learning in a foreign country duly recognized by CHED Has completed an internship program approved by the Board, pursuant to such guidelines as may hereinafter be promulgated, in consultation with the duly recognized association of pharmacy schools and colleges and the CHED  Professional Licensure Exam for Pharmacist A. Qualification for the Licensure Exam based on IRR OF RA NO. 10918 Documentary requirement include: Original and Photocopy of PSA issued birth certificate. Original and Photocopy of PSA issued marriage certificate (for married female) Certification of Good Moral Character issued by any of the following: barangay,church, school or employer NBI clearance Certified true copy of TOR in the BS Pharmacy or its equivalent degree coffered by an HEI in the Philippines or an institutions of learning in a foreign country duly recognized by CHED. Certificate of Completion of the internship program duly signed by the dean/ program head.  Professional Licensure Exam for Pharmacist A. Qualification for the Licensure Exam based on IRR OF RA NO. 10918 The PLE shall be given twice a year Ratings: A candidate must obtain a general weighted average of seventy- five percent (75%), with no rating lower than fifty percent (50%) in any of the subjects. Report of rating: The board shall submit to the PRC the ratings obtained by each candidate within three (3) working days. Oath of Profession: all successful candidates in the licensure examination shall take their oath of profession before any member of the Board, officer of the PRC or nay person authorized by law to administer oaths, prior to entering the practice of the pharmacy profession.  Grounds for reprimand, suspension or revocation of license based on RA 5921 Immoral or dishonorable conduct Fraud or deceit in the acquisition of the certificate of registration; Gross negligence, ignorance or incompetence in the practice of this profession resulting in the injury, damage or death of another; Malpractice, including aiding or abetting the commission of criminal abortion of sex crimes through illegal compounding, dispensing or sale of abortive or sex drugs  Grounds for reprimand, suspension or revocation of license based on RA 5921 Acting as a dummy of an alien or a person who is not qualified to establish and operate a retail drugstore; Addiction to alcoholic beverage or to any habit- forming drug rendering him incompetent to practice his profession; Insanity; Violations of any provision of the Code of Ethics which may be adopted as part of the Rules and Regulations of the Board  Grounds for Non-registration The Board shall not register any successful examinee who has been: Convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by a court of competent jurisdiction; Summarily adjudged by the Board as guilty for misrepresentation or falsification documents in connection with the application for examination or for violation Instructions to Examinees; of the General  Grounds for Non-registration The Board shall not register any successful examinee who has been: Found guilty of immoral conduct by the Board; or dishonorable Medically proven to be addicted to any drug or alcohol by a medical or drug testing facility accredited by the government such that it could render him/her incompetent to practice the profession; and Declared of unsound mind by a court of competent jurisdiction  Pharmacy Practice Setting Requirements Affixing RPh after a registered pharmacist’s name Indication of information Display of Certification of Registration Sales of medicine, pharmaceuticals, drugs, devices Markings and inhibition to the sale of drug samples Pharmacist required & compensation Display of certificate required Responsibility for quality of Pharmaceutical Products  Pharmacy Practice Setting Requirements Filling and refilling of prescription Label of dispensed medicine Record books of prescription Recording of Patient Medication Profile ￭ Name of prescriber ￭ Name and address of patiend of ￭ Product name (generic and brand name, if any) ￭ Dosage strength and form ￭ Quantity of drug dispensed ￭ Initials of pharmacists ￭ Others as may be prescribed  Pharmacy Practice Setting Requirements Requirements for the Opening and Operation of a Retail Pharmaceutical Outlet or Establishment Handling of Pharmaceutical Products by Persons Other Than a Pharmacist Administration of Adult Vaccines  A.Pharmaceutical Outlet It should have a valid License to Operate (LTO) issued by the FDA. Vaccine products should have duly valid Certificates of Product Registration (CPR) issued by the FDA. It should maintain patient medication profile/record. It should have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for vaccine storage, handling, preparation,dispensing administration, and disposal. It dispensing, should have a procedure for monitoring, handling and reporting of AEFI.  B. Immunizing Pharmacist Only PRC-BOP certified immunizing pharmacist shall provide vaccination services in pharmacies. Below are the requirements of an immunizing pharmacist: ￭ Certificate of Current Employment in the Pharmaceutical Outlet; ￭ Valid Certificate in Basic Life Support Training; and, ￭ Valid Certificate of Training in Vaccination Issued by PRC- BOP  Legal Control of Pharmacy Profession in the Philippines Must be a registered pharmacist (RPh) Administration of Pharmacy Examination and granting of registration to practice pharmacy are authorities vested in the Board of Pharmacy which is under the PRC  The following laws govern the practice of pharmacy profession and relative to drugs in the Philippines: R.A. No. 5921 – The Pharmacy Law R.A. No. 10918 – Revised Pharmacy Law R.A. No. 3720 – The Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act R.A. No. 6675 – The Generics Law of 1988 R.A. No. 8203 – Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs R.A. No. 9165 – The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 R.A. No. 9502 – Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008 R.A. No. 9711 – Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009  Republic Act. No. 5921- The Pharmacy Law An act regulating the practice of Pharmacy and setting standards of pharmaceutical education in the Philippines and for other purposes. It was signed into Law on June 23, 1969 with subsequent amendments through presidential decrees such as PD 1363 (1978), 1926 (1984), EO 174 (1987) This act provides for and shall govern: ￭ The standardization and regulations of pharmaceutical education ￭ The examination for registration of graduates of school of pharmacy in the Philippines ￭ The supervision, control and regulation of the practice of Pharmacy in the Philippines.  R.A. No. 3720 – The Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act An act to ensure the safety and purity of foods and cosmetics, and the purity, safety, efficacy and quality of drugs and devices being made available to the public vesting the Bureau of Food and Drugs with authority to administer and enforce the laws pertaining thereto. June 22, 1963 Amended by EO No. 175 and for other purposes on May 22, 1987  R.A. No. 3720 – The Foods, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act The law also stipulates that the Department of Health shall, in accordance with the provision of this act. ￭ Establish standards and quality measures for foods, drugs and devices and cosmetics. ￭ Adopt measures to ensure pure and safe supply of foods and cosmetics, and pure, safe, efficacious and good quality of drugs and devices in the country. ￭ Adopt measures to ensure the rational use of drugs and devices such as, but not limited to banning, recalling or withdrawing from the market drugs and devices which are not registered, unsafe, inefficacious or of doubtful therapeutic value, the adoption of an official National Drug Formulary and the use of generic names in the labeling of drugs ￭ Strengthen the Bureau of Food and Drugs  R.A. No. 6675 – Generic Law of 1988 September 13, 1988 An act to promote, require, and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic names. It hereby declares the policy of the state: ￭ To promote, encourage, and require the use of generic terminology in the importation, manufacture, distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion, prescription and dispensing of drugs. ￭ To ensure the adequate supply of drugs with generic names at the lowest possible cost to endeavor to make them available for free to indigent patients.  R.A. No. 6675 – Generic Law of 1988 It hereby declares the policy of the state: ⚬ To encourage the extensive use of drugs with generic name through a rational system of procurement and distribution ⚬ To emphasize the scientific basis for the use of drugs in order that health professionals may become more aware and cognizant of their therapeutic effectiveness ⚬ To promote drug safety by minimizing duplication in medications and/or drugs with potentially adverse drug interactions  R.A. No. 8203 – Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs An act prohibiting counterfeit drugs, providing penalties for violation and appropriating funds. The Bureau of Food and Drugs of the Department of Health is authorized to administer and supervise the implementation of this act which was approved on September 4, 1996.  R.A. No. 9165 – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 It clearly identifies: ￭ The drugs classified as dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals ￭ The unlawful acts and penalties ￭ The participation of the family, students, teachers and school authorities in the enforcement of this act ￭ The participation of different government agencies and private sectors in the enforcement of this act. ￭ The programs for treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependent. ￭ The role and responsibilities of the Dangerous drug Board and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.  R.A. No. 9502 – Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicine of 2008 An act providing for cheaper and quality medicines, amending for the purpose RA No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code, RA 6675 and RA 5921, and for other purposes.  R.A. No. 9711 – Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009 It is an act strengthening and rationalizing the regulatory capacity of the Bureau of Food and Drug Administration (BFAD) by establishing adequate testing laboratories and field offices, upgrading its equipment, augmenting its human resource complement, giving authority to retain its income, renaming it the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), amending certain sections of RA 372, as amended, and appropriating funds thereof. This act has the following objectives: ￭ To enhance and strengthen the administrative and technical capacity of the FDA in the regulation of establishments and products under its jurisdiction. ￭ To ensure the FDA’s monitoring and regulatory coverage over establishment and products under its jurisdiction, and ￭ To provide coherence in the FDA’s regulatory system for establishments and products under its jurisdiction. B. PROFESSION ETHICAL CONTROL OF PHARMACY  B. Ethical Control of Pharmacy Profession Importance: Code of Ethics makes the decision- making process more efficient. Individual professionals may occasionally need guidelines for directing their professional behavior. Professional ethics establish a pattern of behavior that clients come to expect from members of the profession. Professional Characteristics: Possession of specialized body of knowledge which enables the practitioner to perform a highly useful social function Possession of a set of specific attitudes that influence professional behavior; Existence of social sanction; Desire to be professional; and Presence of an oath of allegiance and a code of ethics.  Universal Principles of Biomedical Ethics Autonomy Iis a form of personal liberty, where the individual is free to choose and implements one’s own decisions, free from deceit, duress, constraint or coercion. ￭ Three basic elements involved in the process: The ability to decide The power to act upon your decisions Respect for the individual Veracity it binds both the practitioner and the patient in an association of truth. The patient must tell the truth in order that appropriate care can be provided. The practitioner needs to disclose factual information so that the patient can exercise personal autonomy.  Universal Principles of Biomedical Ethics Beneficence It acts of mercy and charity or any action that benefits another or apply measures for the benefit of the sick. ￭ One ought to prevent evil or harm ￭ One ought to remove evil or harm ￭ One ought to do or promote good Non-maleficence It means never to use treatment to injure or wrong the sick. The practitioner works to maximize the good for the patient and to minimize harm. Confidentiality It is an important aspect of trust that patients place in health care professionals.  Universal Principles of Biomedical Ethics Justice is the concepts of fairness, just and entitlements. In a just society, we require procedural justice or due process in cases of disputes between individuals. In health care, we deal with distributive justice ￭ To each, an equal share (elem. Educ) ￭ To each, according to need (aid to needy) ￭ To each, according to effort (unemployment benefits) ￭ To each, according to contribution (retirements system) To each, according to merit (jobs and promotions) ￭ To each, according to ability to pay (free market exchange)  Universal Principles of Biomedical Ethics Role Fidelity ￭ It means the practitioner practice faithfully within the constraints of the role. ￭ It requires that the health care professionals act in such a way as to demonstrate loyalty to their patients. A type of bond or promise is established between the practitioner and the patient.  Universal Principles of Biomedical Ethics Informed Consent The rule of informed consent directs that patients must be fully informed about the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial, taking a medication, or electing to have surgery. It is always obtained through a written form in situation such as clinical research and surgery.  Universal Principles of Biomedical Ethics Patient’s Right Patients can expect that clinicians will employ their knowledge and experience in caring for them. Patients expect that health care providers will provide respond to their wishes about their treatment. Patients generally choose their own physician, pharmacy and hospital. Patients are allowed to choose from multiple options for treatment.  Universal Principles of Biomedical Ethics Code of Ethics It is carefully formulated system of principles or rules of practice for the guidance of a particular group of individuals such as the members of a profession.  Philippine Pharmacists Association Code of Ethics for the Pharmaceutical Profession Preamble Pharmacists are health professionals who help individuals protect themselves against disease, maintain good health and make the best use of their medication. The pharmacist promotes rational use of drugs and ensures the provision of safe, effective and quality drugs for improved patient care and quality of life.  Philippine Pharmacists Association Code of Ethics for the Pharmaceutical Profession Preamble This Code, prepared and supported by pharmacist, is intended to state publicly the principles that form the fundamental basis of their roles and responsibilities which are based on moral obligations and virtues and to guide pharmacist in their relationship with patients, health professionals and society. I. A pharmacist places the well-being of patient at the center of professional practice, II. A pharmacist promotes the welfare of each individual in a caring and compassionate manner.  Philippine Pharmacists Association Code of Ethics for the Pharmaceutical Profession Preamble III. A pharmacist serves the needs of the individual, community and society and provides health for all. IV. A pharmacist respects the rights of patient and upholds confidentiality of patient records. V. A pharmacist act with honesty, integrity, and professional in relationship with the patient and other health professionals.  Philippine Pharmacists Association Code of Ethics for the Pharmaceutical Profession Preamble VI. A pharmacist respects the abilities, values and contributions of colleagues and other health professionals and work with them closely to ensure better patient care. VII. A pharmacist is committed to a continuously enhance professional competence. VIII. A pharmacist, in coordination with the government and other health professionals, helps in the formulation and implementation of health care policies, standards and programs designed for the benefit of society. Philippine Pharmacists Association Code of Ethics for the Pharmaceutical Profession  Philippine Pharmacists Association Code of Ethics for the Pharmaceutical Profession FIP Code of Ethics This statement was adopted by the Council of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) at its Council meetings in Vancouver on 5th September 1997. Introduction Profession of pharmacy that improves Patient care A profession is identified by the willingness of individual practitioners to comply with ethics and professional standards which exceed minimum legal requirements.  FIP Code of Ethics FIP Code of Ethics 1. The Pharmacist’s prime responsibility is the good of the individual. ⚬ Obligations: ￭ To be objective ￭ To put the good of the individual before personal or commercial interest (including financial interest), ￭ To promote individual’s right of access to safe and effective treatment  FIP Code of Ethics FIP Code of Ethics 2. The Pharmacist show the same dedication to all ⚬ Obligations: ￭ To show respect to life dignity ￭ Not to discriminate between people, ￭ To strive to treat and inform each individual according to personal circumstances.  FIP Code of Ethics FIP Code of Ethics 3. The pharmacist respects the individual’s right to freedom of choice of treatment. ⚬ Obligation: Not to disseminate information which identifies the individual without consent or due cause. 4. The pharmacist respect and safeguards the individual without consent ore due cause. Obligation: To cooperate with colleagues and other professionals and agencies in efforts to promote good health and treat and prevent ill health. I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public  FIP Code of Ethics FIP Code of Ethics 6. The pharmacist act with honesty and integrity in professional relationship. ⚬ Obligations: ￭ To act with conviction of conscience, ￭ To avoid practices, behavior of work conditions that could impair professional judgement. 7. The pharmacist serves the needs of the individual, the community, and society. ￭ Obligations: To recognize the responsibilities associated with serving the needs of the individual on the hand of society at large on the other.  FIP Code of Ethics FIP Code of Ethics 8. The pharmacist maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills. ⚬ Obligations: To ensure competency in each pharmaceutical service provided, by continually updating knowledge and skills. 9. The pharmacy ensures the community of care in the event of labor disputes, pharmacy closure or conflict with personal moral beliefs. ⚬ Obligations: ￭ To refer the patient to another pharmacist ￭ To ensure that when a pharmacy closes, the patients are informed of the pharmacy to which their record, if held, have been transferred.  Oath of a Pharmacist At this time, I vow to devote my I will keep abreast of development professional life to be Service of all and Maintain professional humankind through the Profession competency in My profession of of Pharmacy Pharmacy I will consider the welfare of I will maintain the highest principles humanity And relief of human of moral, ethical and legal conduct. suffering my Primary concerns I will embrace advocate change in the I will apply my knowledge, Profession of pharmacy that improves experience and skills to the best of Patient care my ability to ensure Optimal drug therapy outcomes for the Patient I I take these vows voluntarily with the serve. full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATION  PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATION Purpose: Attaining the same goal and objectives for the uplifting of pharmacy as a profession and to improve the pharmacy services in the delivery of better patient care. It acts as the collective voice of the members to set standards of practice and conduct for the profession. The different organizations were established either on: ￭ International level ￭ National level ￭ Local level ￭ Field of specialization- ex. PSHP  Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) A national organization of Pharmacists accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 2008: Former Philippine Pharmaceutical Association Located at 815 R. Papa St., Sampaloc, Manila Organized on Aug. 20,1920 First national pharmaceutical organization First recipient of "The Outstanding Accredited Professional Association of the Year Award" by PRC in 1994. PPhA Vision "The pursuit of total well-being of every Filipino Through Pharmaceutical Care in partnership with other health care professionals"  Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) PPhA Mission A national organization of pharmacists, committed to: 1. Uphold and enhance the nobility of pharmacy as profession 2. Advocate the recognition of pharmacy as an equal yet distinct partner among the health care professions 3.Actively participate in the formulation and implementation of health care policies, standards and programs in the national and international level 4.Unite the different local pharmaceutical chapters, affiliate organizations and networks with local and international health care organizations 5. Protect the rights and promote the wellbeing of its members 6. Provide opportunities for continuing professional growth Dr. Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay and development for members  Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) Core Values 1. Solidarity 2. Professionalism 3. Integrity 4. Competence 5. Social Responsibility Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) 9 affiliate organizations under PPhA, namely: 1. Philippine Association of Pharmacist in Pharmaceutical Industry (PAPPI) 2. Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists (PSHP) 3. Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP) 4. Department of Health - League of Pharmacists (DOHLP) 5. Community Pharmacists Association of the Philippines (CPAP) 6. Institutional Pharmacists Association of the Philippines (IPAP) 7. Federation of Junior Chapter- Philippines Pharmacists Association (FJCPPha) 8. Young Pharmacists Group Philippines (YPG) 9. Philippine Association of Pharmacists in Veterinary Industry (PAPVI)  Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) PPhA works to: a. Promote medication safety through its programs b. Enhance professional competency among its members c. It actively provided Continuing Professional Education (CPE) since 1960 ￭ CPE seminars are available to practicing pharmacists to keep them abreast and updated on the latest trends in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice, new drugs in the market, disease management, new laws and administrative orders. ￭ It provides scholarship every year to deserving senior pharmacy students in diff. schools of pharmacy in rotation basis  Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) PPhA works to: It gives cash incentives to board topnotcher in Pharmacy Licensure Exam by PRC. It holds a 3-day annual national convention which is co-hosted by a city/provincial chapter. Celebrates the National Pharmacy Week on the first week of December The association establishes a linkage and participates in different undertakings of government and non-government agencies namely: ￭ Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ￭ Department of Health (DOH) ￭ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ￭ Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) ￭ Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ￭ World Health Organization (WHO) ￭ Health-related Professional Organization 8. Cause-Oriented Organization  Philippine Association of Pharmacists in Pharmaceutical Industry (PAPPI) Industry or Manufacturing firms Established in 1986 PAPPI Mission "We are dynamic values-driven professional group of registered pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry, committed to the upliftment of its role in the various aspects of ethical drugs, consumer health, medical devices and veterinary drug products delivery chain, through professional and regulatory organization  Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists (PSHP) It is a association pharmacists private and hospitals as professional of licensed working in government hospital pharmacists. Founded in 1962 The PSHP Bulletin- official organ PSHP Mission "Empower hospital pharmacists to be vital partners in healthcare" PSHP Vision "Globally recognized hospital pharmacy experts" SHP Values: 1. Integrity 2. Service 3. Excellence 4. Commitment  Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP) It is an association of duly – government recognized colleges of pharmacy in the Philippines represented by their Deans who are the regular member. Established in 1965 EQES Associate members are composed of licensed pharmacists who are faculty members of duly recognized colleges of Pharmacy, while the Pharmacy members are the auxiliary members.  Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP) PSHP Mission The Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is a national organization whose mission is to promote highest standards of pharmaceutical education and training of its members schools of pharmacy.  Department of Health-League of Pharmacists (DOHLP) An organization of pharmacists from the different fields of the DOH. Organized on July 14,1962 by Pharmacy Advise to Secretary of Health DOHLP Mission To develop and maintain a competent uniquely qualified and recognized group of pharmacists who can assume and deliver their diverse responsibilities in healthcare team. DOHLP Vision Globally competitive Department of Health pharmacists to interface with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.  Institutional Pharmacists Association of the Philippines (IPAP) Established in April 4,2004 Composed of the industrial/corporate pharmacists from the medical services department of the various private and government institutions ￭ Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ￭ Center of Health Services Inc. (CHSI) ￭ Manila Health Department (MHD) ￭ Philippine Air Line (PAL) ￭ Philippine Charity Sweeptakes (PCSO) ￭ Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) ￭ Social Security Systems (SSS) ￭ Supreme Court of the Philippines (SCP)  Institutional Pharmacists Association of the Philippines (IPAP) IPAP Mission "'To promote continuous learning and professional career growth by being adept with various enhancement in the pharmacy profession and being involved and active in socio-civic duties. The social responsibility is to be updated with new knowledge in our field and in pharmaceutical industry with progress of modern technology" IPAP Vision "To be an effective partner in industry healthcare development"  Philippine Association of Pharmacists in Veterinary Industry (PAPVI) A professional group of RPh in the veterinary industry, committed to its role in gaelsis in the Perg dealing with veterinary drugs and products in eciatin anine Ace relation to supply, chain, quality control, sales, marketing and regulatory aspects.  Federation of Junior Chapters of the PPhA (FJCPPhA) Composed of Pharmacy student officers Officers are elected every school year and PPhA will select its adviser ⚬ To promote greater participation in the activities of the PPhA ⚬ To foster closer relationship among pharmacy students, the pharmacist, and the public and obtain harmony and understanding ⚬ To promote interest among the pharmacy students in scientific investigations by visits to pharm lab, industrial concerns, educational films, lectures and programs ⚬ To uphold ethical and professional standards, defend, and protect any member whose right is infringed. Federation of Junior Chapters of the PPhA (FJCPPhA)  Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) Philippines A new organization that Bring together young professionals; and encourages them to act as critical and innovative force YPG Vision "We envision a community of pharmacists who are professionally competent, socially responsible, ethical and committed to creating a healthy and productive society." YPG Mision “We help serve this special sector of the membership by providing a forum for young pharmacists in all areas of practice and by encouraging them to get actively involved in issues affecting Pharmacy profession”  Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP) It is an organization of drugstore owners established in April 14, 1984. Its official organ is The Tablet  Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP) DSAP Vision 1. Most credible authority in shaping healthcare retailing. 2. United in purpose to ensure sustained growth and prosperity 3. Partnering with other stakeholders in the industry DSAP Mission 1.Promote free market in pharmaceutical retail 2. Provide quality options for consumers 3. Promote sustainability and viability of small to medium drugstores.  Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) Association composed of local and multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers, traders, distributors and retailers. Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Professional organization of Asian Pharmacists Founded in 1964 with headquarters based in Manila, Philippines FAPA Online is its official organ There are 17 members from diff. Asian countries  Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP) An international organization of Asian Schools of Pharmacy, established on April 27, 2001 in Bangkok, Thailand It conducts biennial congress in diff. Asian countries Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Original name is East Asia Conterence on Developing Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Education  Federacion Internationale Pharmaceutique (FIP) International Pharmaceutical Federation It aims to promote and defend the interest of the profession world- wide Development of Pharmacy at the International level both in the professional and in scientific fields and the extension of the role of the pharmacists in the field of health care.  International Pharmacy Journal It is the official organ of the pharmacists in the field of healthcare. It is based on Hague, Netherlands