Senator Nancy Binay said that she's not comfortable with Senator Robin Padilla's recent statement regarding Mariel Padilla's intravenous glutathione (IV gluta) drip procedure at the Senate wherein he claimed that his wife "loves to promote good looks and good health". "I think medyo I’m not...
The Philippine beauty industry is poised for a significant boost thanks to a budding partnership between the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This collaboration was solidified during a recent induction and courtesy call, where both...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated on Tuesday, Feb. 20, that both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are subject to a 20 percent discount for senior citizens. READ: https://www.fda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FDA-Advisory-No.-2014-054.pdf "In the law, it...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the list of value-added tax or VAT-exempt drugs for various critical conditions, such as hypertension, cancer, mental illnesses, tuberculosis, kidney diseases, diabetes, and high cholesterol. (FDA) Under Republic Act 11534, effective immediately...
In response to a recent move to shorten the registration process for generic and essential drugs from 120 to 45 days, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assured the public on Friday, Feb. 16, that the quality of medicines will remain “uncompromised." (Photo from Pixabay) READ:...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced on Thursday, Feb. 15, the Facilitated Review Pathway (FPR) for generic drugs, marking a substantial initiative directed towards simplifying regulatory procedures and enhancing the availability of crucial medication. (FDA) In a statement, the...
There is still no application for Avian influenza vaccines in the Philippines, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) bared. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) While there are three potential applicants for bird flu vaccines registration, none of them has lodged their official application to the...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate announced on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that together with other agencies, they would create a task force against fake product advertisements to be launched this year. (From left) FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate and FDA Director...
A drug regulatory official in the country is open to allowing the medical use of marijuana in the country. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Samuel Zacate said he is open to the proposal to legalize medical cannabis in the country, underscoring that "medicine is an innovation." He...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Samuel Zacate on Tuesday, Feb. 13 said the agency has extended the license to operate (LTO) and certificate of product registration (CPR) renewal period from three years to five years. (FDA) "Now it will be increased to five years initial to 10...
President Marcos has ordered concerned agencies to amend existing policies to allow foreign common drugs to come into the country in a bid to bring the prices of medicine down. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting with the Food and Drug Administration at the...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted healthcare professionals and the general public to the potential safety hazards posed by 20 unregistered food products and five food supplements. As of Feb. 5, the agency highlighted concerns over the safety of unregistered food supplements, namely...
