Regulation of the Pharmacy Practice (Pharmacy Licensure, Practice Standards and Ethics, and Organizations Influencing the Practice of Pharmacy)

100%

Chapter 1

UNIT Four: Regulation of the Pharmacy Practice (Pharmacy Licensure, Practice Standards and Ethics, and Organizations Influencing the Practice of Pharmacy)

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the structure, coverage, and requirements of the PRC Licensure Examination

• Identify key laws, regulations, agencies, and organizations that influence pharmacy practice in the Philippines.

• Discuss the Philippine Practice Standards for Pharmacists

• Compare the Code of Ethics for Filipino Pharmacists with the FIP Code of Ethics.

• Describe major professional pharmacy associations

One. Pharmacy Licensure Examination (Article Three of Republic Act One thousand nine thousand eighteen)

One point one. Structure of the Exam

A. Administered by: Professional Regulation Commission, Board of Pharmacy.

B. Format: Written examination, usually multiple-choice questions.

C. Frequency: Conducted twice a year (typically in April and November, subject to PRC scheduling).

D. Duration: Two-day examination, divided into subjects.

E. Passing Average: seventy-five percent, with no subject lower than fifty percent.

One point two. Coverage of the Exam

One point three. Requirements

Documentary Requirements:

Grounds for Non-registration (Board shall not register any successful examinee who has been):

Two. Pharmacy Practice Standards and Ethics

B. Philippine Practice Standards for Pharmacists

Two. Display, Responsibility, and Sales

Three. Establishment Categories and Supervision

Four. Prescription Handling and Labelling

Five. Record Keeping

Six. Opening of Outlets and Non-Pharmacist Roles

Requirements:

C. Code of Ethics for Filipino Pharmacists

Preamble

Principles

One. Focus Area: The Pharmacist's Patients and Clients

Two. Focus Area: The Pharmacy Profession

Three. Focus Area: Other Health Professionals

Four. Focus Area: Professional Business Practices

Five. Focus Area: The Society

D. FIP Code of Ethics

The International Pharmaceutical Federation recommends:

Two. Obligations of Pharmacists

Three. Private, government, and non-governmental organizations impacting Pharmacy Practice

Government Agencies Affecting the Pharmacy Practice

Professional Pharmacy Associations

One. Philippine Pharmacists Association

Two. Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP)

Three. Philippine Association of Pharmacists in Pharmaceutical Industry (PAPPI)

Four. Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists (PSHP)

Five. Department of Health-League of Pharmacists (DOHLP)

Six. Institutional Pharmacists Association of the Philippines (IPAP)

Seven. Philippine Association of Pharmacists in Veterinary Industry (PAPVI)

Eight. Federation of Junior Chapters of the PPhA (FJCPPhA)

Aims:

Nine. Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) Philippines

Ten. Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP)

Eleven. Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP)

Twelve. Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA)

Thirteen. Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP)

Fourteen. Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

Fifteen. Federacion Internationale Pharmaceutique (FIP)

Overview

The document provides comprehensive information on the pharmacy licensure examination, practice standards, and ethical guidelines for pharmacists in the Philippines. It highlights the legal framework and professional responsibilities required for pharmacy practice.

Key Points

1The Philippine Pharmacy Licensure Examination is administered by the Professional Regulation Commission and conducted twice a year
2Eligibility includes a degree in pharmacy from a recognized institution and completion of an experiential program
3A detailed account of relevant laws regulating pharmacy practice in the Philippines is provided
4Ethical principles guide pharmacists in their professional interactions to ensure patient safety and well-being
5The document emphasizes the responsibility of pharmacists in maintaining high professional standards and continuous professional development.

Details

Category: Health and Medicine

PDF
Evaluating large language models for clinical note processing: local fine-tuning and internal-external validation using electronic health records from South Asia
This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of large language models for processing clinical notes from electronic health records in South Asia, focusing on local fine-tuning and validation. It discusses the potential application of LLMs in clinical settings, particularly in resource-limited environments.
PDF
Cardiac Cycle & Physiology: Understanding Cardiac Function
This document provides a detailed overview of cardiac physiology, including the cardiac cycle, blood flow processes, and the cardiac conduction system. It aims to inform readers about the mechanics of the heart and its role in circulation.
PDF
Cardiac Cycle & Physiology
This document provides a comprehensive overview of cardiac cycle phases, blood flow through the heart, and the electrophysiology of cardiac conduction. It details the processes of deoxygenation and oxygenation of blood and the physiological aspects of cardiac output and common cardiovascular assessment findings.
PDF
The Dual Pillars of Clinical and Community Care
This document provides an in-depth examination of nutritional assessment and surveillance in clinical and community settings, offering guidelines on measuring malnutrition indicators and the importance of dietary interventions.
PDF
Cather Simpson Lecture Research Brief Inaugural David Breen
Cather Simpson Lecture Research Brief Inaugural David Breen Lecture | 14 October 2026 | 12 pm to 1 pm | AM103 The "Nespresso" of Diagnostics: Centrifugal Microfluidics for Point-of-Care Diagnostics; “Can we