Purpose of the Resolution
- The Board of Pharmacy issued this resolution to implement the provisions of RA No. 5921 and PD No. 1363 regarding the internship program.
- The guidelines were formulated in consultation with PACOP, PPhA, and other pharmaceutical associations.
Structure of the Internship Program
- Total required hours: 960.
- The 960 hours are divided into:
- 480 hours equally spent in three minor programs:
- 160 hours in Community Pharmacy
- 160 hours in Hospital Pharmacy
- 160 hours in Manufacturing Pharmacy
- 480 hours as a major program that may be completed in any or all of the three sectors.
- 480 hours equally spent in three minor programs:
Record-Keeping and Reporting Obligations
- Each internship establishment must:
- Keep separate records for each pharmacy student.
- Issue certificates of completion for the hours rendered.
- Annually submit complete reports of trainees and hours credited to their respective educational institutions and the Board of Pharmacy.
Implementation and Enforcement
- Submission of the Certificate of Completion is mandatory for eligibility to take the Pharmacist licensure examination starting July 2004.
- The resolution took effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, whichever came first.
- Copies of the resolution are provided to key pharmaceutical educational and professional bodies for dissemination and compliance.