Answer key for Exercises 1-5

Exercise 1
Search for administrative order no. 56 s. 1989
1. 2.2.1.1 (p.75) Premises
A signboard in front of the place of business bearing the registered
name of the drugstore *; For drug outlet selling exclusively nonprescription or OTC drug product, the signboard should indicate so by
putting the symbol non-Rx or equivalent
A well-ventilated area not less than 15sq. m. in floor area with
concrete, tile or wooden flooring
A place suitable for compounding prescription and for washing and
sterilizing bottles *for hospital pharmacy only
A suitable and proper place for the adequate storage of drugs and
biological products as specification in the label
A suitable cabinet for hanging poisons and/ or dangerous drug
2. 2.2.1.4 (page 76) Utensils
Needs a refrigerator for biologicals and other drug products needing
refrigeration
3. 3. (page 77) LTO *
Drug outlet must have a history of satisfactory performance, consistent
with BFAD standards and requirements, without any cases of serious
violations of laws, rules and regulations
4. 2.2.2 Retail Outlet
Premises
i.
Signboard in front of the place of business bearing the registered
name of the retail outlet and the symbol non-Rx or equivalent
ii.
An adequate, well-ventilated area with concrete, tiles, or wooden
flooring
iii.
A suitable and proper place for the adequate storage of nonprescription drugs. When there are products sold other than
drugs, area exclusively for drug products shall be allocated within
the premises
Reference Books and Documents
i.
PNDF
ii.
R.A. 5921 (The Pharmacy Law)
iii.
R.A. 6675 (The Generics Act of 1988)
iv.
R.A. 3720 (Food, Dugs, and Devices and cosmetics Act)
Record Book as required by BFAD for selected non-prescription drugs
subject to abuse as determined by the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB)

 A full-time validly registered pharmacist physically present while the

retail outlets is open for business
Other Additional requirements
i.
Invoiced indicating the lot number or batch number of the
manufacturers stock pursuant to BFAD Memo Circular No. 001 s.
1988
ii.
Dry Seal or Rubber Stamp containing the name and address of
the drug outlet
5. (#5A) 2.2.1.2 reference Books
Philippine National Drug Formulary (when available)
USP/NF (latest edition)
R.A. 3720 (Food, Drugs, and Devices and Cosmetics Act)
R.A. 6675 ( Generics Act of 1988)
R.A. 5921 (The Pharmacy Law)
Remingtons Pharmaceutical Sciences (latest edition)
Goodman and Gillman Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (Latest
edition)
6. (#5B) 2.2.1.3 Record
Prescription
Dangerous Drug Book
Exempt Preparation Book
Poison Books
Record Book for selected Non-Prescription Drugs, subject to abuse as
determined by BFAD and/or Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)

Exercise 2
1.
A.

B.
C.

D.

E.

R.A 5921 (Pharmacy Law) To govern: the standardization and regulation

of pharmaceutical education; the examination for registration of graduates
of schools of pharmacy; and the supervision, control and regulation of the
practice of pharmacy in the Philippines.
R.A 3720 (Drugs and Cosmetics)* - Full Chapter 8 and 9 ; Cosmetics Chapter 10
R.A 9711 (food and drug administration act of 2009)* summary of further
amendment of R.A 3720 (MAS INAYOS AT PINAIKLI LANG YUNG PANGALAN
NG LAW PAHIHIRAPAN PA TAYO! ) to strengthen and rationalize YAN MISMO
NAKALAGAY SA UNAHAN NG LAW*
R.A 8203 ( Special Law of Counterfeit Drugs) - AN ACT OF PROHIBITING
COUNTERFEIT DRUGS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
R.A 6675 (Generics Act of 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
F. R.A 9165 (Comprehensive dangerous drugs acts of 2002) - AN ACT
INSTITUTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002,
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6425, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
G. R.A 9994 (Expanded Senior citizens act of 2010)* Section 4 a.1 Medicine
has 20% discount ; Section 4 f. - free vaccination for oldies ; *INCASE
SECTION 5 c. Health (includes wards in hospitals chuchu)
H. R.A 7581 (The Price Act )* Article 5-9 Chapter 1
I. R. A 7394 (Consumer Act )*Chapter 1 Summary Article 8-11, 13, 14, 18 ,
19 ;Chapter 2 summary Article 20-22, 29-34; *INCASE Article 35, 37
2. Base it on the code of conducts PDF page 4
i.
A pharmacist recognizes the health and wellbeing of the consumer as
their first priority
ii.
A pharmacist pays due respect for the autonomy and rights of
consumers and encourages consumers to actively participate in
decision making
iii.
A pharmacist upholds the reputation and public trust of the profession
iv.
A pharmacist acknowledges the professional roles in and
responsibilities to the wider community
v.
A pharmacist demonstrates a commitment to the development and
enhancement of the profession
vi.
A pharmacist maintains a contemporary knowledge of pharmacy
practice and ensures health and competence to practice
vii.
A pharmacist agrees to practice only under conditions which uphold
the professional independence, judgement and integrity of themselves
or others
viii.
A pharmacist conducts the business of pharmacy in an ethical and
professional manner
ix.
A pharmacist works collaboratively with other health professionals to
optimize the health outcomes of consumers
3. Self-explanatory about code of conduct

Exercise 3
1. Summary given. Explain how each of the terms could develop competitive
advantage in community pharmacy
A. Number of Products and varieties
Definition based on example:
Variety Mercury sells vaccines and IV fluids; TGP on the other
hand regularly sells other medicines such as capsules, tablets etc.
Number Retailing and Wholesale

B. Selling selected products in a product family at less than its normal profit
to introduce other brands. Often sold at a loss to attract customers to buy
premium.
Definition based on example:
TGP sells Hypertan at 4.75 pesos to introduce that they have a
cheaper price of losartan than other drugstores. But they also offer
Ekosart (at a higher price) to regain the loss of sales.
(Note: mas lugi ang pharmacy kapag lagi ung mas mura yung
mabebenta kasi di nababalik ung puhunan. Hypertan here is sold as
a loss to attract buyers for ekosart to gain)
C. Innovation and operation new ways to fill orders, developing products,
customer service
Definition based on example:
Some TGP stores have free consultations with their doctors inside
the store.
D. Customer service - advice on using products to buyers
Definition based on example:
A pharmacist is available in every pharmacy to further explain the
adverse effects of the products.
E. Equipment/ facilities alam niyo nay an astrid :>
Definition based on example:
TGP may graduated cylinder (equipment) at may preparation area
(facility)
2. Self- explanatory
3. Self-explanatory

Exercise 4
Part 1:
B.

page 12 of PNDF TOC

1. Republic Act No. 6675 - 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
2. Executive Order No. 49 Directing the Mandatory Use of the
Philippine National Drug Formulary (PNDF Volume I as the basis for
Procurement of Drug Products by the Government
3. Administrative Order No. 51 s. 1988 Implementing Guidelines for
Department of Health Compliance with Republic Act 6675 ( Generics
Act of 1988)

4. Administrative Order NO. 62 s. 1989 Rules and regulations to

Implement Prescribing Requirements Under the Generics Act of 1988
(RA 6675)
5. Administrative Order No.90 s. 1990 Amendment to AO 62 s.
1989 Re: Rules and Regulations to Implement Prescribing
Requirements
C. (Paradigm)
1. Review of current drugs in PNDF
2. Review of new drugs for potential inclusion

Part 2 Questions: Search @ PNDF

1. Look at appendix N page 169
2. Appendix P page 172
3. see appendix C page 145 *WE NEED TO SORT THE CORE AND
COMPLEMENTARY DRUGS
4. Drugs in PNDF with specific requirements
A. Dangerous drugs (A1) Appendix E page 154
B. Controlled precursors and essential chemicals (A2) Appendix E
page 154
5. Appendix F page 155
6. Appendix G page 157
7. Appendix J page 162

Exercise 5
1. DEFINE SHIT-USE DEM DICTIONARY OR INTERNET
I. Liquids
A. Solutions
1) Aqueous solutions
Water
Aromatic Water
Aqueous acids
Diluted acids
Douches
Enemas
Gargles
Mouthwashes
Juices
Nasal solutions

Otic solutions
2) Sweet or other viscid aqueous solutions
Syrups
Honey
Mucilages
Jellies
3) Non-aqueous solutions
Collodion
Elixirs
Glycerites
Inhalations
Liniments
Oleovitamins
Spirits
Toothache drops
B. Emulsions
C. Suspensions
1) Gels
2) Lotions
3) Magmas and Milks
II. Extracts
A. Tinctures
B. Fluidextracts
C. Extracts
III. Parenteral Preparations
IV. Intravenous Admixtures
V. Ophthalmic Preparations
A. Solutions
B. Suspensions
C. Ointments
D. Lens Care
VI. Medicated Applications
A. Ointments a semisolid preparation intended for external
application to the skin or mucous membrane
B. Pastes 2-componentsemi-solid in which drug is dispersed
as a powder in an aqueous or fatty base
; Semi-solid dosage form containing a large proportion of
solids finely dispersed in a fatty vehicle

C. Powders a formulation in which a drug powder is mixed

with other powdered excipients to produce a final product for
oral administration
; An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or
chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use
D. Creams an emulsion, semi-solid dosage containing one or
more drug substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable
base
E. Plasters semi-solid composed of a soft, smooth mass with
relatively thick consistency and strong adhesiveness that
becomes solid when dry
F. Suppositories a solid body adapted for introduction into
the rectal, vaginal, or urethral orifice
; A solid body of various weights and shapes adapted for
introduction into the rectal orifice of the human body
VII. Powders
A. Oral Powders
B. Dentifrices
C. Douche powders
D. Insufflations
E. Triturations
3. Oral Solid Dosage Forms
A. Tablets
1) Compressed tablets
2) Molded tablets
B. Capsules solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell usually
made from gelatin and filled with an active ingredient and
excipients
C. Pills a small, round solid dosage form containing a
medicinal agent intended for oral administration
D. Troches a discoid-shaped solid containing the medicinal
agent in a suitably flavored base
E. Cachets a disk-shaped wafer or capsule made of flour for
enclosing powders of disagreeable taste or for enclosing a
dose of medicine
F. Pellets a small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly
purified drug (with or without excipients) made by the
formation of granules, or by compression and molding
VIII. Aerosols product packaged under pressure and contains
therapeutically active ingredients that are released upon activation of an
appropriate valve system
IX. Radiopharmaceuticals

X. Biologicals
A. Biologics for active immunity
1) Vaccines
2) Toxoid
B. Biologics for passive immunity
1) Human immune sera
Immune Globulin
Hyper immune serum
2) Animal immune serum
Antitoxin
Antiviral serum
antivenin

2. IDENTIFY THE AVAILABLE DOSAGE FORMS OF THE FF:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

OMEGA PAIN KILLER

COLD RUB
ACEITI MANZANILLA
ACRINOL
WHITE HEMA
SEBO DE MACHO
CALADRYL
NIZORAL
DERMOVATE
DULCOLAX
DIMETAPP
PONSTAN
NITRO-DUR
NITROGLYCERIN
ALAXAN
PART 2 Questions:

1.

Pili nalang kayo ng lima

1. PROTECTION OF DRUG FROM EXTERNAL FACTORS

For the protection of drug substance from the destructive influences of
atmospheric oxygen or humidity for example coated tablets, sealed
ampoules,
2. PROTECTION OF DRUG FROM GASTRIC ACID
For the protection of a drug substance from the destructive influence of
gastric acid after oral administration for example enteric coated tablets.

3. MASKING TASTE OR ODOUR

To conceal the bitter salty or offensive taste or odour of a drug substance.
(e.g. capsules flavored syrups)
4. PROVIDING A SUITABLE MEDIUM
To provide a suitable vehicle or medium for the preparations of substances
that are either insoluble or unstable elsewhere.
(e.g. suspension dosage form)
5. CONTROLLED DRUG ACTION
To provide time, to control drug action.
(e.g. various controlled release tablets, capsules and suspensions)
6. FOR TOPICAL DRUG APPLICATION
To provide optimal drug action from topical administration sites.
(e.g. ointments, creams, transdermal patches and nasal preparations)
7. FOR DRUG ADMINISTRATION IN BODY ORIFICES
To provide for the insertion of the drug into one of the body orifices
(e.g. rectal and vaginal suppositories)
8. FOR DIRECT ADMINISTRATION INTO BLOOD
To provide for the placement of drugs directly into the blood stream or into
body tissues.
(e.g. injections)
9. TO ADMINISTER DRUG INTO NASAL PASSAGE AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT

2. Come back home

A. Tablets
i. G
ii.
G
iii.
G
iv.
G
v. G
B. Capsules
i. L
ii.
L
iii.
L
iv.
L
v. L
C. Syrups

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

K
K
K
K
K

3. Advantages and disadvantages of diff dosage forms