Republic of the Philippines

Province of
Surigao Del Sur
Lingig Community HOSPITAL

Title:  POLICY ON GENERIC PRESCRIBING AND RECORDING

Number: 2017-007
Effective Date:  24 November 2017
Revision Date:  23 November 2017
Review Date:  24 November 2017

I. INTRODUCTION:

The Lingig Community Hospital shall adhere strictly to Generic prescribing, dispensing and
recording of all drugs and medicines sold and used within and out of the hospital. Legal basis
for this policy is Republic Act No. 6675, otherwise known as the Generics Act of 1988.

II. SCOPE OF THE USE OF GENERIC TERMINOLOGY:

1.All Government health agencies and their personnel as well as other government agencies
shall use generic terminology or generic names in all transactions related to purchasing,
prescribing, dispensing and administering of drugs and medicines.

2.All medical, dental and veterinary practitioners, including private practitioners shall write
prescriptions using the generic name. The brand name may be included if so desired.

3.Any organization or company involved in the manufacture, importation, repacking, marketing

and /or distribution of drugs and medicines shall indicate prominently the generic name of the
product. In the case of brand name products, the generic name shall appear prominently and
immediately above the brand name in all product labels as well as in advertising and other
promotional materials.
4.Drug outlets including drugstores, hospital and non-hospital pharmacies and non-traditional
outlets such as supermarkets and stores, shall inform any buyer about any and all other drug
products having the same generic name, together with their corresponding prices so that the
buyer may adequately exercise his option.

III. POLICY STATEMENT:

1.Procurement of drugs and medicines shall be based on the National Drug Formulary. Only
Essential drugs shall be procured to be sold at the hospital pharmacy.

2.Prescriptions, dispensing and recording of all drugs used within and out of the hospital must

be in generics.

3.The hospital shall ensure adequate supply of drugs with generic names at the lowest possible
cost.

4.All hospital staff and personnel must be made aware of the generic s law. Every new
employee must be oriented on the generics policy of the hospital.

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