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Pharmacy
PHARMACY
 Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing dispensing and providing additional
clinical services. It is a health profession that links health sciences with pharmaceutical
sciences and aims to ensure the safe, effective and affordable use of drugs.

Pharmacists Vital Role

 The vital role in the healthcare system through the medicine and information they provide.
Responsibilities include a range of care for patients, from dispensing medications to
monitoring patient health and progress to optimize their response to medication therapies

Ex. Pharmacy Organization Chart (Hospital Pharmacy setting)

Note: Not all pharmacy organizational chart is the same, some differ depending on the setting

Role of Establishment/Institution
 Providing Healthcare Services
 Safe and Effective Medicine
 Mediation Adherence and ensure proper administration of drugs or medicine through
counseling.

General Requirement in Opening a Drugstore

1. Application Form – FDA E-Portal
2. Proof of Business name and Registration/SEC/Barangay Clearance
3. Credentials of the Pharmacist – PRC, Board Certificate, FDA Licensing Seminar, Registration
form previous company, Letter of first job
4. Risk Management Plan
5. PSNC3 – Pharmacy Assistants
6. Location Plan – GPS

Branch Set Up and Personnel Schedule

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Management of Community Pharmacy
COMMUNITY PHARMACY
 Is a place where more pharmacists practice the profession of pharmacy
 It consists of a retail store front with dispensary where medicines are stored and
dispensed
 Healthcare facility (pharmacy, chain pharmacy, department) that emphasizes providing
pharmaceutical servicer to a specific community. It dispenses medicine and typically
involves a registered pharmacist.

Functions of Community Pharmacy

 Providing health information to patient and public
 Prescription handling
 Patient counselling
 Patient medication record
 Pharmacy administration
 Compounding

Pharmacy Operation and Services

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain
o Raw materials
o Supplier
o Manufacturing
o Distribution
o Retail Location
o Customer
Notes: CPR/LTO/Invoice are important and needed

SOP’s in the Company and Guidelines

 Operational Schedules
 Monitoring and Recording of Biological’s
 Stocks Procurement
 Product Complaints/Wrong Dispensing
 Cold Storage
 Product Recall
 Dispensing/ Practice
 Good Housekeeping
 Adverse Drug Events Reporting
 Return Goods – Expiring, Damage, Broken
 Good Storage Practice
 Disposal of Expired Products
 Reporting of an Adverse Drug Reaction

Pharmacists Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for providing professional information on medicines as well as dispensing of drugs in
accordance with the government regulatory agencies
 Ensures validity and accuracy of prescription in dispensing medicines
 Engages in patient counselling and queries on drug related matters
 Coordinates with the Chief Pharmacist regarding government regulatory orders for
implementation
 Ensures that all references books are updated and available in the store (generic menu card,
prescription book, dangerous drugs book)
 Prepares periodic reports for regulatory agencies
 Ensures proper stage of loose tablets, vials and biological, regulated medicines
 Ensures that all bad stocks are pulled out (damaged, expiring/expired) in his/her assigned
cabinet
 Assists in the maintenance and cleanliness of the workplace
 Ensures that all medicines are in good condition
 Represents the store during FDA/PDEA inspection
 Updates store personnel on product awareness and new practices through training
 Performs other related functions that may be assigned by the immediate head or the
management from time to time.

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Module 3
FDA Inspection

Laws pertaining to Community Pharmacy

 RA 9165; Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
 RA 7394; The Consumer Act of the Philippines
 RA 3720; Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
 Executive Order No. 821; The Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act
of 2008
 RA 9711; Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009
 RA 9257; Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003
 RA 6675; Generics Act of 1988
 RA 8203; Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs
 RA 7581; Price Act Law
 RA 10918; Philippine Pharmacy Act
 Administrative Order No. 2013-0027; Good Distribution and Good Storage Practices
 Administrative Order No. 2016-0003; Guidelines on the Unified Licensing Requirements
and Procedures of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)