QuestionsQuestions (BFAD BUREAU CIRCULAR NO. 7, S. 1999)
It requires that no prescription shall be filled or compounded except by a registered pharmacist in the employ of the drugstore or pharmacy.
The pharmacist must ensure that every component of the prescription meets the standard of purity and quality provided in the standard references.
Students undergoing pharmaceutical internship may assist the pharmacist in the compounding and dispensing of the prescription.
No prescription shall be refilled except upon express order of the person prescribing.
It reiterates and enforces Article IV, Section 30 of R.A. 5921 and reminds licensed drug establishments to dispense prescription drugs with correct prescriptions for public health and safety.
They are reminded to dispense prescription drugs with correct prescription.
Upon conviction, the pharmacist may be sentenced to a fine of not less than Php 100 but not exceeding Php 500, or imprisonment of not less than 30 days but not more than four months, at the court’s discretion.
No. The law expressly prohibits refilling unless there is an express order from the person prescribing.
No. Only a registered pharmacist in the employ of the drugstore or pharmacy may fill or compound a prescription.
No. Interns may assist the pharmacist in compounding and dispensing, but they do not replace the pharmacist’s authority and responsibility.
The standard references for purity and quality specified by law.
The pharmacist must be registered, employed by the pharmacy, and must ensure all components meet purity and quality standards from standard references.
It reiterates Article IV, Section 30 of Republic Act 5921.
It prohibits refilling of prescriptions unless there is an express order from the prescriber.
To emphasize that strict compliance with prescription-filling and refilling rules protects patients and prevents unlawful dispensing practices.