Private sector assures better health insurance, cheaper meds
The Private Sector Advisory Council has committed to bring in cheaper medicines and address the country’s nursing shortage.
Tag: Food and Drug Administration
Dr. Padilla: Let sari-sari stores sell OTC drugs; FDA must go after fake drug makers
Sari-sari or neighborhood convenience stories should be allowed to sell over-the-counter (OTC) medicines but should still be banned from selling drugs that require a doctor’s prescription or must be dispensed by a pharmacist, Partido Reporma senatorial candidate Dr. Minguita Padilla said Tuesday.
WATCH | Duterte repeats warning vs buying medicines from sari-sari stores: ‘Do not be too hardheaded’
President Rodrigo Duterte again reminded the public to only buy medicines in drugstores accredited by the Food and Drug Administration.
Duterte repeats warning vs buying medicines from sari-sari stores: ‘Do not be too hardheaded’
President Rodrigo Duterte again reminded the public to only buy medicines in drugstores accredited by the Food and Drug Administration.
House takes back approval of report recommending charges against Duque, Domingo
The House of Representatives on Wednesday reconsidered its adoption of the committee report recommending the filing of charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque and former Food and Drug Administration Chief Eric Domingo.
FDA OKs two self-test kits for Covid-19
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it has approved two at-home Covid-19 tests.
Palace to Pinoys: Wait for FDA move on expanded COVID booster eligibility
Malacañang on Wednesday said it is waiting for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recommend expanding booster eligibility beyond healthcare workers and high-risk groups.
Tolentino donates Molnupiravir capsules to Senate employees
Senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday turned over to the Senate one box of the Covid-19 capsule Molnupiravir to treat Senate employees who have tested positive for the virus.
Gatchalian: Prepare LGUs for Covid-19 vaccine rollout to minors
Senator Win Gatchalian wants the national government to begin preparing local government units (LGUs) for the vaccination of children following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for minors aged 12-17.
Korina Sanchez fully vaccinated but still wears a mask, takes ivermectin
Broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez is not letting her guard down against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
