The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated its stand against the use of anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin to prevent and treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Ivermectin pills (Photo courtesy of IndiaMart via PNA) FDA Director-General Rolando Enrique Domingo said that it would be best to...
The Chinese-made vaccine Sinopharm that was used to inoculate President Duterte against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has not yet underwent evaluation by the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FDA Director General Eric Domingo said the agency...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, May 4, said it cannot assure for the safety and quality of the products used under the condition of a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) as it did not undergo evaluation by the agency. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric...
The dose of Sinopharm vaccine administered to President Duterte was covered by the Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) granted for the doses of Chinese-made vaccine donated to the Presidential Security Group (PSG), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday, May 4. President Duterte...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, May 3, clarified that Remdesivir, an investigational drug currently being used in the country on patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has no Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) in the Philippines. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, May 3, reminded the public of the ban of silver jewelry cleaners containing cyanide. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) In an advisory, the FDA reiterated the ban of all silver jewelry cleaners containing cyanide to avoid the potential risks of...
Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) reiterated on Monday, May 3, its opposition to the prescription or use of Ivermectin for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention or treatment before more evidence of its efficacy is available. Ivermectin pills (Photo courtesy of IndiaMart via PNA) Dr. Mario...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and four other key agencies of the government are set to issue a joint memorandum circular (JMC) that will cut down regulatory requirements for local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufacturers. ARTA ARTA made the statement following President Duterte's...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public on risks linked with the use of some medicines in treatment against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including drugs bought online and from unauthorized sources. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The country’s food and drug regulatory...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must investigate the alleged “token” prescription reportedly given to people during the distribution of anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin in Quezon City, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Friday, April 30. Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque...
The Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine will mostly likely be distributed to areas equipped to handle to its storage requirements, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday, April 29. This handout picture taken on August 6, 2020 and provided by the Russian Direct Investment Fund shows the...
More hospitals have been granted with compassionate special permit (CSP) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin in the treatment of their patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo from Pixabay) FDA Director General Eric Domingo told the...
