Course Code: PHA 078 (Legal Pharmacy and Ethics)

SAS Module 1

Name: Class number: _____

Section: ____________ Schedule: ___________________________ Date: ____________

Lesson title: Introduction to Legal Pharmacy and Ethics Materials:

Pen and SAS
Lesson Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. define and differentiate Jurisprudence and References:
Ethics  Tubon, Nelson T. (2018)
2. know the sources of Law Pharmaceutical
3. enumerate and define the kinds of Legal Jurisprudence and Ethics
actions in the Philippine Setting
4. familiarize the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists

Productivity Tip:
After finishing this module, explain quickly what you’ve learned to your parents and Friends.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction (2 mins)
Pharmacists should know the different statutory laws which governed the practice of pharmacy.
Because pharmacists are accountable for every professional activity undertaken. Accountable is an essential
concept of professional pharmacist practice and the law. Knowledge of laws that regulate and affect
pharmacist practice is needed for some reasons: 1. to ensure that the pharmacist’s decisions and actions are
consistent with current legal principles; and 2. to protect the pharmacist from liability.

Activity 1: What I Know Chart, part 1 (5 mins)

Instructions: In this chart, reflect on what you know. Do not worry if you are sure or not sure of your answers.
This activity simply serves to get you started on thinking about our topic. Answer only the first column, ‘What I
Know”. Leave the third column “What I Learned “blank at this time.

What I Know Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)

1. What is Jurisprudence?

2. What is Ethics?

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3 What are the sources of Laws?

B.MAIN LESSON

Activity 2: Content Notes (30 mins.)

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence and Ethics.

Jurisprudence is defined as a system of laws. It is the science of philosophy of laws. Law can be defined as
the total sum of rules and regulations by which a society is governed. Pharmacists Ethics refers to ethical
issues that occur in pharmacy practice.

For this Part Students may refer to Chapter 1 of the reference book
Definition of Terms

A. Sources of Laws :
1.Constitutional Law

2. Legislative Law/Statutory law

2. Administrative Law

3. Common Law

B: Types of Laws

1.Public Law

2. Private Law

Kinds of Legal Actions:

1.Civil Actions

2. Criminal Actions

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Code of Ethics
Is a formal statement of a group’s and values.

Philippine Pharmacists Association

Code of Ethics for Pharmacists
This statement was adopted by the Council of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) at its Council
meeting in Vancouver on 5th September 1997.

Principles:
In the Practice of their professions:
Obligations:

1. The pharmacist’s prime responsibility is the good of the

individual.

2. The pharmacist’s shows the same dedication to all.

3. The pharmacist respect the individual’s right to freedom of

choice of treatment.

4. The pharmacist respects and safeguards the individual’s right to

confidentiality.

5. The pharmacist cooperates with colleagues and other

professionals and respects their values and abilities.

6. The pharmacist with honesty and integrity in professional

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relationships

7. The pharmacist serves the needs of the individual, the

community, and society.

8. The pharmacist maintains and develops professional

knowledge and skills.

9. The pharmacist ensures continuity of care in the event of labor

disputes, pharmacy closure or conflict with
personal moral beliefs.

Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPHA)

Vision:

Mission:

Core Values:

Oath of Pharmacist:

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Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (with answer key) (30 mins + 5 mins checking)

The Following Statutory Laws guide the Pharmacy Profession and its Practice:

Title/Description
1. Republic Act No. 10918

2. Republic Act No. 898

3. Republic Act No. 10912

4. Republic Act No. 3720

5. Republic Act no. 9711

6. Republic Act No. 8172

7. Republic Act No. 9211

8. Republic Act no. 10643

9. Republic Act no. 9165

10. Republic Act No. 8203

11. PNDP

13. Republic Act No. 6675

14. Republic Act No. 7394

15. Republic Act No. 7581

16. Republic Act 9994

17. Republic Ac No. 7876

18. Republic Act No. 8423

19. Republic Act No. 9502

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Activity 4: What I Know Chart, part 2 (3 mins)

Instruction: To review what was learned from this session, please go back to Activity 1 and answer the “What I
Learned” column. Notice and reflect any changes in your answers.

Activity 5: Check for Understanding (35 mins)

Text I: Classify the following laws as to Public Law or Private Law and defined each law.

1. Contract law

2. Law of torts

3. labor law

4. Commercial law

5. Corporations law

6. Constitutional law

7. Administrative law

8. Municipal law

9. Criminal law

10. Property law.

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)

A. Work Tracker: You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session
number you just completed.
Reminder: Instructor/facilitator. Please direct the students to mark their place in the work tracker
which is simply a visual to help students track how much work they have accomplished and how
much work there is left to do.

P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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B. Think about your Learning: What part of the module that you think I need to elaborate further
and why?

FAQs

1. Why are sources of law important?

Ans. Common law is an important source of lw in those many areas that are reserved to the state to regulate.
A state may exercise its police powers. The general power and state to regulate for the health, safety and
general welfare of the public to regulate the safety, health and welfare of its citizens.

2. What are the main sources of law in Philippines

Ans. The main sources of law in the Philippines are constitution and statutes.

KEY TO CORRECTIONS for Activity # 3:

1. Republic Act No. 10918 – The Philippine Pharmacy Act of 2016

2. Republic Act No. 8981 - PRC Modernization Act of 2000
3. Republic Act No. 10912 – Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
4. Republic Act No. 3720 - The Foods Drugs Devices and Cosmetics Act of 1982
5. Republic Act no. 9711 - Food and Drug Administration Act of 2008
6. Republic Act No. 8172 – ASIN Law of 1995
7. Republic Act No. 9211 – Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
8. Republic Act no. 10643 – The Graphic Health Warnings Law of 2013
9. Republic Act no. 9165 – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
10. Republic Act No. 8203 – Special law on Counterfeit Drugs of 1996
11. Primer on National Drug Policy
13. Republic Act No. 6675 – The Generics Act of 1988
14. Republic Act No. 7394 – Consumers Act of 1992
15. Republic Act No. 7581 – The Price Act of 1992
16. Republic Act 9994 – Senior Citizens Act of 2010
17. Republic Ac No. 7876 – Senior Citizens Center Act of the Philippines of 1995
18. Republic Act No. 8423 – Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997
19. Republic Act No. 9502 – Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008

Citations:

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civil%20law,administrative%20law%20and%20criminal%20law.&text=Criminal%20law%20involves%20t
hat%20state%20imposing%20sanctions%20for%20defined%20crimes.

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