8 replies to this topic

[HAWK]

http://www.bfad.gov..../AO107s1991.pdf

[MrkGrismer]

Nice site, see also: http://www.bfad.gov....d...&parent=634

Shows recalls and advisories.

[Ampalaya]

http://www.bfad.gov..../AO107s1991.pdf

Where does this apply. When buying? I was just there and didn't have any problems getting Hydrocodone. Maybe if it's in a different form.
Surely you can get Morphine. Don't know about combined with sulfate.

When would this list affect one of us?

[LowCountry Pinay]

Where does this apply. When buying? I was just there and didn't have any problems getting Hydrocodone. Maybe if it's in a different form.
Surely you can get Morphine. Don't know about combined with sulfate.

When would this list affect one of us?

If you got it with prescription then your fine if not then that's a different story. I know Philippines sucks when it comes to regulating some drugs because some Drug store they don't mind dispensing the controlled med without prescription.

[who_dat]

Under list B, is that all banned now? Even from a doctor prescribing it? I am confused. I will be in PI soon to live and 'clonzepam' (anti anxiety, PTSD) med is something I very much need to live normally.

Edited by who_dat, 02 June 2010 - 07:03 AM.

[who_dat]

If you got it with prescription then your fine if not then that's a different story. I know Philippines sucks when it comes to regulating some drugs because some Drug store they don't mind dispensing the controlled med without prescription.

I have read that sometimes drug stores in PI sell fake medicine/pills that could kill you. Is this true? I am really scared of getting fake meds/pills, even when prescribed by a doctor. Do you know of the most reliable drug stores, and also the drug stores to avoid (because of cases of fake meds that killed before)??

[MrkGrismer]

Under list B, is that all banned now? Even from a doctor prescribing it? I am confused. I will be in PI soon to live and 'clonzepam' (anti anxiety, PTSD) med is something I very much need to live normally.

If you are living in the Philippines you can get your presecriptions from Philippine doctors and get them filled there. Filipinos need medicine too

As far as the link goes, note:

http://www.bfad.gov..../AO107s1991.pdf

However, products falling under the current List A and List B of A.O. 62 s. 1989 and A.O. 63 s. 1989, and identified as such in the CRI with the letter A for products prohibited or regulated by the Dangerous Drugs Board or with the letter B for products with narrow margin of safety or requiring strict precaution in their use must be dispensed precisely as written by the prescribing doctor. The updated List A and List B which supersede the previous corresponding lists are attached as Annex & B.

I have read that sometimes drug stores in PI sell fake medicine/pills that could kill you. Is this true? I am really scared of getting fake meds/pills, even when prescribed by a doctor. Do you know of the most reliable drug stores, and also the drug stores to avoid (because of cases of fake meds that killed before)??

http://www.bfad.gov....d...&parent=636

Consumers are advised to verify the existence of the License to Operate (LTO) of the establishment/outlet which should be
conspicuously displayed and the existence of the applicable BFAD Product Registration Number on the label of the products
intended to be bought. The absence of such information is indicative of possible illegal source/product.

Furthermore, consumers must ask for receipts of payment of purchased products reflecting the business name and address, Tax
Identification Number (TIN), and name of printer (BIR Permit No.) with inclusive serial number of booklets and date of issuance of
receipts and the description of the goods bought.

Also: http://www.bfad.gov....d=1302&parent=0

Edited by MrkGrismer, 02 June 2010 - 12:44 PM.

[Doug]

QUOTE (who_dat @ Jun 2 2010, 03:01 AM) Under list B, is that all banned now? Even from a doctor prescribing it? I am confused. I will be in PI soon to live and 'clonzepam' (anti anxiety, PTSD) med is something I very much need to live normally.

If you are living in the Philippines you can get your presecriptions from Philippine doctors and get them filled there. Filipinos need medicine too

As far as the link goes, note:

http://www.bfad.gov.ph/pdf/RegulatoryGuida.../AO107s1991.pdf

QUOTE However, products falling under the current List A and List B of A.O. 62 s. 1989 and A.O. 63 s. 1989, and identified as such in the CRI with the letter A for products prohibited or regulated by the Dangerous Drugs Board or with the letter B for products with narrow margin of safety or requiring strict precaution in their use must be dispensed precisely as written by the prescribing doctor. The updated List A and List B which supersede the previous corresponding lists are attached as Annex & B.

QUOTE (who_dat @ Jun 2 2010, 03:06 AM) I have read that sometimes drug stores in PI sell fake medicine/pills that could kill you. Is this true? I am really scared of getting fake meds/pills, even when prescribed by a doctor. Do you know of the most reliable drug stores, and also the drug stores to avoid (because of cases of fake meds that killed before)??

http://www.bfad.gov....d...&parent=636

QUOTE Consumers are advised to verify the existence of the License to Operate (LTO) of the establishment/outlet which should be
conspicuously displayed and the existence of the applicable BFAD Product Registration Number on the label of the products
intended to be bought. The absence of such information is indicative of possible illegal source/product.

Furthermore, consumers must ask for receipts of payment of purchased products reflecting the business name and address, Tax
Identification Number (TIN), and name of printer (BIR Permit No.) with inclusive serial number of booklets and date of issuance of
receipts and the description of the goods bought.

Also: http://www.bfad.gov....d=1302&parent=0

These links are coming up dead.

[Mr. Lee]

Most drugs are available with a local doctors prescription, but you may have to settle for a similar drug. Below is the law on illegal drugs.

Republic Act 9165

Travelers should also pay attention to how to bring your legal drugs into the country while on vacation or when moving to the Philippines.
Bringing Medicine into the Philippines

Over the counter drugs are available in pharmacies or drug stores in the country. However, if visitors insist on bringing their own prescriptive drugs, they may do so but only in quantities sufficient for the duration of their stay in the country.
Visitors taking prescription drugs (tablets and ampoules) should bring a letter from their physician stating the condition for which they are receiving treatment and the dosage. The amount of drugs brought into the country should also be sufficient for the duration of the visit. For those who are travelling onward to another country, they are advised that separate quantity of drugs should be sealed and declared again before exiting the country.

You can look up most available Philippine drugs here Mercury Drug