Fields

• What does pharmacoeconomics evaluate?

  It evaluates the cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical products and therapies.
• What is the focus of pharmacogenomics?

  It studies how genes affect an individual's response to drugs.
• What is the purpose of pharmacovigilance?

  It is the science of detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse effects of pharmaceutical products.
• What does specialty pharmacy focus on?

  It focuses on high-cost, high-complexity, or high-touch medication therapy for patients with rare and chronic diseases.
• What is Medication Therapy Management (MTM)?

  It is a service that optimizes therapeutic outcomes for patients, often involving a review of all medications.
• What does cardiovascular pharmacy specialize in?

  It specializes in the treatment and management of cardiovascular diseases through medication.
• What is the focus of military pharmacy?

  It is dedicated to serving military personnel and veterans with their pharmaceutical needs.
• What does veterinary pharmacy focus on?

  It focuses on dispensing medications and advising on treatments for animals.
• What is the role of ambulatory care pharmacy?

  It involves pharmacists who work in outpatient settings, managing chronic diseases and providing patient education.
• What does Section 4, Article I of RA No. 10918 allow pharmacists to do?


  It allows pharmacists to administer adult vaccines.
• What must vaccines administered by pharmacists be approved by?

  Vaccines must be approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
• What training must pharmacists undergo to administer vaccines?

  Pharmacists must undergo training on safe administration of vaccines and managing Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI).
• What is required from pharmacists regarding training for vaccine administration?

  A certificate of training is required from an institution accredited by the PRC (Professional Regulation Commission).
• What are defined as adult vaccines according to Section 5, Article I of RA No. 10918?


  Adult vaccines include those for cervical cancer, flu (influenza), pneumococcal disease, and other pre-exposure prophylactic vaccines.
• Who are the recipients of adult vaccines as defined in the law?

  These vaccines are administered to patients aged 18 years and older.
• Who may define additional vaccines according to the law?

  The Department of Health (DOH) may define additional vaccines through administrative issuance.
• What are the requirements for administering adult vaccines according to Section 40, Article IV of RA No. 10918?


  The pharmacist must be licensed and trained, and vaccines must be administered with a doctor's prescription no older than 7 days.
• What must pharmacists submit after administering vaccines?

  The pharmacist must submit a monthly vaccination report and an AEFI report to the DOH regional offices using the prescribed form.