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FDA chief Domingo says he’s still waiting for full data on around 500k who have been given AstraZeneca shots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwgIwNlkBLg (Eagle News) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that there were no observed incidence of blood clots among the half a million who had been administered with the AstraZeneca vaccines in the country. FDA Director General Eric Domingo said that so far there had been no reported incidents of […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Customs on Saturday, June 20, destroyed 11.2 tons of medicines, food and other chemicals that have no Food and Drug Administration approval. The Customs bureau said its Ninoy Aquino International Airport personnel destroyed the items that were “unsafe imported goods not fit for human consumption,” the fifth condemnation for 2020. “The condemnation aims to protect the public and decongest the warehouses with overstaying shipments,” the bureau said. “Bureau of Customs NAIA […]
(Eagle News)–The Food and Drug Administration has approved the test kits for the coronavirus disease 2019 developed by the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health and manufactured by Manila HealthTek, Inc. With the approval of the first made PCR based COVID-19 test kit, the number of COVID-19 tests approved by the FDA for commercial use on Friday climbed to 30. “Upon the company’s submission of necessary requirements today, the FDA issued a certification for […]
(Eagle News) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed the use of electronic drug prescriptions for senior citizens and other individuals vulnerable to COVID-19. In a circular, the FDA authorized licensed physicians to issue electronic prescriptions for patients who are senior citizens, persons with disability (PWD), and those with chronic illness or immune-compromised conditions who need to take medicines and prescription drugs. “A large percentage of recorded fatalities came from this group of […]
(Eagle News) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the test kits developed by University of the Philippines scientists for the coronavirus disease. In a statement on Tuesday, March 10, the FDA said the certificate of exemption was issued for the test kits developed by the university’s National Institute of Health and funded by the Department of Science and Technology. “This supports the CODE RED status raised by the Department of Health (DOH) and […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, May 22, stood by President Rodrigo Duterte’s dismissal of then-Food and Drug Administration director-general Nela Charade Puno, saying the chief executive had received “numerous complaints” against her. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the complaints came from doctors, including the President’s own doctor, and from “many sectors.” He said the Palace was just waiting for the submission of sworn statements which shall be forwarded to the Department of Justice. Panelo also […]
(Eagle News)—Sacked Food and Drug Administration director-general Nela Charade Puno on Friday, May 17, said she was “clueless” as to what the corruption allegations against her were. In a statement, Puno said she has “not been charged in any legal proceedings” nor has she been made “aware of any official investigations being undertaken in relation to corruption” involving her. In any case, she said she was “more than ready to face” any corruption allegations […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has fired Food and Drug Administration Director General Nela Charade Puno. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the announcement, citing a letter from Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to Puno. “This is in line with the President’s continuing mandate to eradicate graft and corruption and to ensure that public officials and employees conduct themselves in manner worthy of public trust,” the letter said. The President had said he would issue letters of dismissal […]
(Eagle News) — The Food and Drug Administration has permanently revoked the certificate of product registration of the controversial vaccine Dengvaxia. The FDA made the announcement in a statement after Sanofi Pasteur, the drug manufacturer, admitted the vaccine could cause severe dengue in those who were administered the same and who have not had dengue beforehand. Prior to Sanofi’s admission, over 800,000 schoolchildren were administered Dengvaxia under the government’s national immunization program launched during the […]
(Eagle News) – Nagbabala ang Food and Drug Administration ukol sa pekeng anti-rabies na ginamit ng isang ospital sa Pasig City. Ito ang kinumpirma ng FDA kasunod nang imbestigasyon nila matapos aminin ng Medical City na peke ang itinurok nitong anti-rabies vaccine sa ilang pasyente nito noong nakalipas na taon. Ayon pa sa FDA, sa Pilipinas gawa ang mga peke at hindi rehistradong anti-rabies vaccine na ginamit ng ospital. Ayon kay Michelle Lapuz, director ng […]
(Eagle News) — The Food and Drug Administration has warned the public against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food products in the market. Based on the FDA Advisory No. 2019-008, the public has been warned against five food products present in the market. The FDA said that the unregistered products were Not Fried Baked Snack (in green box), noodles in purple packaging, chips (in red packaging), Wei Lih Meh noodles and anchovies in soy […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Richard Gordon on Saturday said the “syndicate” behind the proliferation of fake medicines in the market should be “unmasked and be held accountable.” Gordon made the statement days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the arrest of peddlers of the counterfeit substances and the filing of charges against them. He issued the order after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory against fake paracetamol being sold in the market. According to Gordon, […]
