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Strategic Framework and Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Medicines Policy 2022-2030

Download: A.O. No. 2022-0025 dated June 30, 2022

Provides overall policy guidance and direction to implement the Philippine Medicines Policy, and articulates the values, principles and strategies to improve access to quality, affordable essential medicines.

The HFDB shall be responsible in aligning health facility policies and standards to the National Antimicrobial Stewardship and Pharmacovigilance Programs, and in defining the monitoring framework for implementation and management of hospital pharmacy services, infection prevention and control, and patient safety, including medication safety practices.