Generics Act of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6675). País/Territorio Filipinas Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1988 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to Promote, Require and Ensure the Production of an Adequate Supply, Distribution, Use and Acceptance of Drugs and Medicines Identified by their Generic Names. Materia Ganado Palabra clave Medicamentos Sanidad animal Autorización/permiso Cuestiones de procedimiento Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Act, consisting of 15 sections, declares the policy to promote, require and ensure the production of adequate supply, use and acceptance of drugs (including for animal use) identified by their generic names. Its objectives are: to promote, encourage and require the use of generic terminology in the importation, manufacture, distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion, prescription and dispensing of drugs; to ensure the adequate supply of drugs with generic names at the lowest possible cost; to encourage the extensive use of drugs with generic names through a national system of procurement and distribution; to emphasize the scientific basis for the use of drugs; and to promote drug safety by minimizing duplication in medications and/or use of drugs with potentially adverse drug interactions. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.pvma.com.ph