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This document provides information about the Philippine National Formulary (PNF), including who comprises the Formulary Executive Council and PNF Secretariat, the process for applying for inclusion of medicines in the PNF, and how health facilities can request exemptions for non-PNF medicines. It outlines that only certain proponents can apply for inclusion, the application is only accepted in January, and submissions must be complete. It also states that exemptions are only applicable to the requesting health facility and are valid for one year. Contact information is provided for updates on the PNF.

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Perspective in Pharmacy Assignment PDF

This document provides information about the Philippine National Formulary (PNF), including who comprises the Formulary Executive Council and PNF Secretariat, the process for applying for inclusion of medicines in the PNF, and how health facilities can request exemptions for non-PNF medicines. It outlines that only certain proponents can apply for inclusion, the application is only accepted in January, and submissions must be complete. It also states that exemptions are only applicable to the requesting health facility and are valid for one year. Contact information is provided for updates on the PNF.

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Barzaga, Camila D.

December 2, 2019
BSPH1A Prof. Gelli Anne Escober
Assignment #2

PHPP111 - Perspective in Pharmacy

Part 1:
1. Who is the Secretary of Health?
 Francisco T. Duque III, MD, MSc

2. Who is the Undersecretary of Health Office for Policy and Health Systems?
 Lilibeth C. David, MPH, MPM, CESO III

3. Who is the OIC-Assistant Secretary of Health Office for Policy and Health Systems?
 Enrique A. Tayag, MD, PHSAE, FPSMID, CESO III

4. Who are the 7 Members the Formulary Executive Council (FEC)?


1. Froilan A. Bagalbaldo, RPh, LlB (Chair)
2. Cleotilde H. How, MD, FPSECP, FPPS
3. Cecilia A. Jimeno, MD, FPCP, FPSEDM
4. Cecilia C. Maramba-Lazarte, MD, MScID, MSCCT, FPPS, FPIDSP, FPSECP
5. Paul Matthew D. Pasco, MD, MSc, FPNA
6. Imelda G. Peña, RPh, MS, DrPH
7. John Q. Wong, MD, MSc

5. Who are the 6 Members of the Philippine National Formulary Secretariat?


1. Corazon I. Flores, MD, MPH, CESO IV Director III Pharmaceutical Division
2. Irene V. Florentino-Fariñas, RPh, MD, MNSA OIC-Division Chief Pharmaceutical Division
3. Joyce Anne dP. Ceria-Pereña, RPh, MPM Pharmacist V
4. Johanna B. Mallari, RPh Pharmacist III
5. Anna Patricia D. Tiosejo, RPh Pharmacist II
6. John Michael L. Roque Technical Assistant

Part 2:
1. What is the Philippine National Formulary (PNF)?
 It contains the list of essential medicines that can be procured by the government. It also serves as
the basis for PhilHealth reimbursement for both public and private health facilities.

2. Who can apply medicines for inclusion in the PNF?


 Only the following proponents can apply in the PNF:
A. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (PTC) of both public and private hospitals
B. Professional medical societies recognized by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA)
C. Patient groups
D. National Health Programs (DOH Offices, PhilHealth)
E. Formulary Executive Council
F. National Antibiotic Guidelines Committee

3. How to apply for inclusion of medicines in the PNF?


 Applications for inclusion shall only be accepted within the month of January of each year.
The proponent shall completely accomplish the PNF form for inclusion, which shall be
signed by the:
A. PTC Chair for hospitals
B. President for professional medical societies and patient organization
C. Head of Office for National Health Programs
The form maybe downloaded from the Pharmaceutical Division website,
www.pharmadiv.doh.gov.ph and the application may also be done online through:
http://www.pnf.doh.gov.ph.
The PNF secretariat shall check the completeness of submission before it will be
presented to the Formulary Executive Council. Incomplete submissions will not be processed and
will be returned to the proponent.

4. How to procure non-PNF medicines that are urgently needed?


 This can be done through application for exemption from Executive Order No. 49 s. 1993 (Directing
the Mandatory Use of the Philippine National Drug Formulary (PNDF) Volume I as the Basis for
Procurement of Drug Products by the Government). The health facility shall completely accomplish
the PNF form for exemption, which shall be signed by the:
A. PTC Chair for hospitals
B. Head of Office for National Health Programs
The form maybe downloaded from the Pharmaceutical Division website,
www.pharmadiv.doh.gov.ph and the PNF secretariat shall check the completeness of submission
before it will be presented to the Formulary Executive Council. Incomplete submissions will not be
processed and will be returned to the proponent.

5. If an exemption is granted to a certain medicine, will this be applicable to all health facilities?
 Only the requesting health facility shall be allowed to procure the exempted medicine. A certificate
of exemption with a validity of one (1) year shall be issued to the proponent.

6. How do I get updates on the PNF?


 For the updated list of PNF medicines, one can visit the website of the Pharmaceutical Division,
www.pharmadiv.doh.gov.ph and may also directly contact the PNF secretariat and look for Ms.
Joyce Anne Ceria-Pereña or Ms. Johanna Mallari through the following:
A. Email address: pnf.doh@gmail.com / pndfs.secretariat@gmail.com
B. Telephone number: 875-7734 ext. 25

References:

Pharmaceutical Division - Office for Policy and Health Systems. (2017). Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition.

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