Question & AnswerQ&A (BFAD MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 8)
Partial filling of prescription means dispensing less than the total number of units prescribed, or less than the total number of drug products prescribed on the same prescription form.
The following shall be written: 1) the date of the partial filling, 2) the number of units or drug product(s) served and balance of the prescription unserved, and 3) the name and address of the drugstore.
The partially-filled prescription shall be returned to the buyer after recording in the prescription book. The drugstore which completes the filling shall keep the prescription in file.
No, the prohibition against partial filling does not apply to products listed as Dangerous Drugs in list A, which are governed by the prescription and dispensing requirements of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).
Recording of prescriptions must be accomplished not later than the end of each quarter. The prescription book or a computerized database with the same information is acceptable. Prescriptions shall be arranged consecutively and systematically for easy retrieval and available for inspection during business hours.
Menu Cards must contain the list of drug products using generic names, brand names if any, and corresponding current prices of each product listed.
The Generic Name and the Company’s Name (manufacturer's or trader's name on the label of the drug product actually dispensed) must be noted on the reverse side of the prescription before filing.
Yes, keeping such prescriptions in file for inspection and collection by BFAD Inspectors or authorized NDP Monitor is considered substantial compliance with the reporting requirements.
Penalties include suspension or revocation of the license to operate by the Secretary of Health, and professional sanctions against involved professionals recommended to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
A fine of not less than one hundred pesos but not exceeding five hundred pesos, or imprisonment of not less than thirty days but not more than four months, at the court's discretion.
Only pharmacists may dispense, sell, or deliver potent drugs and only upon prescription of a duly licensed physician, dentist, or veterinarian.
Having any one of the required reference books mentioned in Sections 2.2.1.22, 2.2.1.2.6, and 2.2.1.2.7 of A.O. 56 s. 1989 is considered substantial compliance.