LEGAL PHARMACY COURSE EXAM SET A

Proverbs 16:3

B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

1. Which government agency is primarily responsible for the regulation of drugs and health products in the Philippines?
A) Department of Health (DOH)
B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
D) Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)

B) Philippine Pharmacy Act

2. Republic Act No. 10918 is also known as the:
A) RA 9165
B) Philippine Pharmacy Act
C) RA 9711
D) RA 10611

C) 3 years

3. A licensed pharmacist must renew their professional license every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years

A) 3

4. What is the minimum number of members in the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6

C) Community Pharmacies selling prescription drugs

5. Under RA 10918, which type of establishment requires the direct and immediate supervision of a pharmacist (Category A)?
A) Supermarkets selling only OTC drugs
B) Retail outlets for household remedies
C) Community Pharmacies selling prescription drugs
D) Convenience stores selling vitamins

D) Confidentiality

6. Which ethical principle is violated if a pharmacist reveals a patient's medical condition to an unauthorized third party?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Confidentiality

B) Counterfeit drug

7. A product containing less than 80% of the active ingredient it purports to possess is classified as:
A) Adulterated drug
B) Counterfeit drug
C) Misbranded drug
D) Deteriorated drug

B) Skimming pricing

8. Which pricing strategy involves setting a high initial price to maximize profit during a product's launch?
A) Penetration pricing
B) Skimming pricing
C) Cost-plus pricing
D) Competitive pricing

B) Erroneous

9. Under RA 6675, a prescription where the brand name is written first followed by the generic name in parentheses is classified as:
A) Violative
B) Erroneous
C) Impossible
D) Valid

B) RA 9502

10. Which law mandates maximum drug retail price (MDRP) compliance to ensure medicines are affordable?
A) RA 6675
B) RA 9502
C) RA 10918
D) RA 7581

C) The President of the Philippines

11. Who has the authority to appoint the Chairperson and members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy?
A) The PRC Commissioner
B) The FDA Director-General
C) The President of the Philippines
D) The DOH Secretary

C) Autonomy

12. A pharmacist who respects a patient's right to refuse a certain medication even after being informed of the risks is practicing which ethical principle?
A) Beneficence
B) Non-maleficence
C) Autonomy
D) Justice

C) Opportunity

13. In the SWOT analysis framework for a pharmacy business, "Rising chronic disease prevalence" would be classified as a/an:
A) Strength
B) Weakness
C) Opportunity
D) Threat

C) 15 outlets

14. What is the maximum number of Category B outlets a pharmacist can supervise if they do not handle any Category A establishment?
A) 5 outlets
B) 10 outlets
C) 15 outlets
D) 20 outlets

C) Certificate of Product Notification (CPN)

15. Under RA 9711, health products like cosmetics and household hazardous substances require what type of authorization for the product itself?
A) License to Operate (LTO)
B) Certificate of Product Registration (CPR)
C) Certificate of Product Notification (CPN)
D) Professional Identification Card

A) RA 8172

16. Which law governs the regulation of iodized salt in the Philippines to prevent iodine deficiency disorders?
A) RA 8172
B) RA 9211
C) RA 7394
D) RA 9994

B) Ethical business practices in the biopharmaceutical sector

17. The "Mexico City Principles" primarily focus on:
A) Good Manufacturing Practices
B) Ethical business practices in the biopharmaceutical sector
C) Drug pricing regulations
D) Clinical trial protocols

B) Violative prescription

18. Which type of prescription shall NOT be filled by a pharmacist?
A) Erroneous prescription
B) Violative prescription
C) Generic prescription
D) Branded in parentheses prescription

B) AO No. 2020-0017

19. The "Unified Licensing Guidelines" established to facilitate the "Ease of Doing Business" is found in:
A) AO No. 2017-001
B) AO No. 2020-0017
C) RA 11032
D) RA 10918

A) passed the PhLE

20. A Pharmacist Licensure Examination taker had the following scores: Module 1-68%; 2-68%; 3-80%; 4-83%; 5-74%; 6-75%. What will be the result?
A) passed the PhLE
B) failed the PhLE
C) conditional
D) removed

C) Pharmaceutical marketing

21. Which of the following is an "exclusive" activity for a registered and licensed pharmacist under RA 10918?
A) Quality control testing
B) Research and development
C) Pharmaceutical marketing
D) Microbiological analysis

B) Non-maleficence

22. The principle of "Do No Harm" in pharmacy ethics is formally known as:
A) Beneficence
B) Non-maleficence
C) Justice
D) Veracity

D) All of the above

23. Which of the following is required on the label of a drug product according to RA 3720?
A) Expiry date
B) Manufacturer's name
C) Generic name
D) All of the above

B) Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) via AO No. 4 s. 1992

24. Which law allows the use of unregistered drugs for terminally ill patients when no superior alternative exists?
A) RA 10918
B) Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) via AO No. 4 s. 1992
C) RA 9502
D) RA 11223

B) VAT-exempt sales price

25. The 20% discount for Senior Citizens and PWDs is applied to the:
A) VAT-inclusive price
B) VAT-exempt sales price
C) Cost price
D) Branded drug price

B) FDA

26. Which agency issues the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) for drugs?
A) PRC
B) FDA
C) DOH
D) CHED

B) Human Resources

27. The "H" in F-M-O-H business functions for pharmacy operations stands for:
A) Health
B) Human Resources
C) Handling
D) Hygiene

A) RA 9211

28. Which law governs the regulation and control of tobacco products in the Philippines?
A) RA 9211
B) RA 10643
C) RA 8172
D) RA 10918

B) PPhA

29. Under RA 10918, the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization (APO) for pharmacists is:
A) PACOP
B) PPhA
C) DSAP
D) PRBOP

A) RA 11223

30. The "Universal Health Care Act" is also known as:
A) RA 11223
B) RA 10606
C) RA 9502
D) RA 10912

C) Psychographic

31. Which market segmentation focuses on consumer lifestyle, interests, and attitudes?
A) Geographic
B) Demographic
C) Psychographic
D) Behavioral

B) P100,000 to P200,000 fine and/or imprisonment

32. What is the penalty for practicing pharmacy without a valid license under RA 10918?
A) P50,000 to P100,000 fine
B) P100,000 to P200,000 fine and/or imprisonment
C) Lifetime ban from practice
D) 6 months imprisonment only

A) RA 6675

33. The "Generics Act of 1988" is formally known as:
A) RA 6675
B) RA 9165
C) RA 3720
D) RA 9711

C) Department of Health

34. In the context of the UHC Act, which entity leads the institutionalization of Health Technology Assessment (HTA)?
A) PhilHealth
B) PRC
C) Department of Health
D) FDA

B) Referral

35. A pharmacist who provides consultative services and directs a patient to a physician is performing a:
A) Dispensing
B) Referral
C) Compounding
D) Vaccination

B) Medicines obtained only with mandatory pharmacist advice

36. Which of the following drugs is classified as "Pharmacist-Only OTC"?
A) Medicines available in supermarkets
B) Medicines obtained only with mandatory pharmacist advice
C) Antibiotics
D) Vitamins and supplements

B) 100 meters

37. The "Tobacco Regulation Act" prohibits the sale of tobacco products within how many meters of a school?
A) 50 meters
B) 100 meters
C) 150 meters
D) 200 meters

A) FIFO (First In, First Out)

38. Which inventory method is used for regular, non-perishable vitamins and OTC supplies?
A) FIFO (First In, First Out)
B) FEFO (First Expiry, First Out)
C) LIFO (Last In, First Out)
D) JIT (Just In Time)

C) 6 years

39. Under RA 10918, what is the maximum number of years a Board of Pharmacy member can serve, including reappointment?
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 9 years

C) Generic and brand names do not match

40. Which of the following is considered an "impossible prescription"?
A) Brand name only
B) Generic name written after brand name
C) Generic and brand names do not match
D) No generic name written

D) RA 7277

41. The law that provides benefits and privileges to persons with disabilities (PWDs) is:
A) RA 10754
B) RA 9994
C) RA 10699
D) RA 7277

B) Ethical pharmaceutical promotion

42. In ethical marketing, "balanced information without offering inducements" demonstrates compliance with:
A) MDRP guidelines
B) Ethical pharmaceutical promotion
C) Skimming pricing strategy
D) SWOT analysis

A) 100KW

43. The electricity that could be availed by senior citizen for discount is?
A) 100KW
B) 150KW
C) 200KW
D) 250KW

B) Lifelong Learning

44. A pharmacist who stays current with medical advancements and updates their skills is practicing which professional focus?
A) Professionalism
B) Lifelong Learning
C) Ethical Practice
D) Clinical Care

B) FDA

45. Under RA 9711, who has the authority to suspend or revoke licenses of drug establishments?
A) PRC
B) FDA
C) DOH
D) DTI

A) RA 8203

46. The "Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs" is:
A) RA 8203
B) RA 9165
C) RA 8423
D) RA 9211

A) Their very first license renewal

47. Newly licensed pharmacists are exempt from CPD requirements for:
A) Their very first license renewal
B) First two renewals
C) First five years of practice
D) Never exempt

B) Duplicate of license and specific visit schedule

48. Which document must be displayed at a Category B outlet regarding the pharmacist?
A) Original PRC license
B) Duplicate of license and specific visit schedule
C) Pharmacist's resume
D) Business permit

B) Compounding

49. The process of preparing, mixing, and labeling a drug for a specific prescription is:
A) Dispensing
B) Compounding
C) Manufacturing
D) Marketing

C) 18 years and above

50. Under RA 10918, adult vaccines can be administered to patients aged:
A) 12 years and above
B) 15 years and above
C) 18 years and above
D) 21 years and above

A) RA 8423

51. Which law governs the regulation of traditional and alternative medicine in the Philippines?
A) RA 8423
B) RA 10918
C) RA 9165
D) RA 3720

B) Health professionals

52. A medical representative is defined as someone who promotes products to:
A) General public
B) Health professionals
C) Only pharmacists
D) Government officials

B) Violative

53. Under RA 6675, a prescription that uses only the brand name is:
A) Erroneous
B) Violative
C) Impossible
D) Valid

A) RA 7581

54. The "Price Act" of the Philippines is:
A) RA 7581
B) RA 7394
C) RA 9502
D) RA 11223

B) Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

55. Which agency accredits pharmacy schools in the Philippines?
A) PRC
B) Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
C) PRBOP
D) DepEd

C) 1200 hours

56. Under RA 10918, what is the total number of internship hours required for the licensure exam?
A) 800 hours
B) 1000 hours
C) 1200 hours
D) 1500 hours

C) Justice

57. Which ethical principle is involved when a pharmacist ensures equal access to healthcare resources for all patients?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Non-maleficence

A) RA 7394

58. The "Consumer Act of the Philippines" is:
A) RA 7394
B) RA 7581
C) RA 9502
D) RA 10918

B) Limited startup capital

59. Which of the following is an example of an "internal weakness" in a SWOT analysis for a pharmacy?
A) Experienced pharmacist on staff
B) Limited startup capital
C) Rising chronic disease prevalence
D) Government price caps

B) Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)

60. Under RA 9165, which agency is the policy-making body for dangerous drugs?
A) PDEA
B) Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)
C) FDA
D) DOH

A) RA 10643

61. The "Graphic Health Warnings Law" for tobacco products is:
A) RA 10643
B) RA 9211
C) RA 8172
D) RA 10918

C) Operations

62. Which pharmacy business function involves managing logistics and handling inventory?
A) Finance
B) Marketing
C) Operations
D) Handling

A) 2 Category B outlets

63. Under RA 10918, a pharmacist who handles a Category A establishment may also supervise up to:
A) 2 Category B outlets
B) 5 Category B outlets
C) 10 Category B outlets
D) 15 Category B outlets

B) Penetration

64. Which pricing strategy uses a low initial price to quickly enter a market?
A) Skimming
B) Penetration
C) Cost-plus
D) Competitive

A) RA 10354

65. The "Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act" is:
A) RA 10354
B) RA 10767
C) RA 11223
D) RA 9994

B) Healthcare providers

66. Under the UHC Act, pharmacists are officially recognized as:
A) Drug retailers
B) Healthcare providers
C) Medicine sellers
D) Pharmaceutical agents

B) Valid Senior Citizen ID only

67. Which document is required for a Senior Citizen to avail of the 20% discount on OTC medicines?
A) Prescription from a doctor
B) Valid Senior Citizen ID only
C) Senior Citizen ID and prescription
D) Pharmacy membership card

A) RA 9994

68. The "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010" is:
A) RA 9994
B) RA 9257
C) RA 7432
D) RA 10918

C) Supermarket selling household remedies

69. Which of the following is a "Category B" establishment under RA 10918?
A) Hospital pharmacy
B) Drug manufacturing plant
C) Supermarket selling household remedies
D) Community pharmacy

B) A PRC-accredited institution

70. A pharmacist who performs adult vaccination must hold a certificate from:
A) FDA
B) A PRC-accredited institution
C) DOH
D) WHO

D) Threats

71. Which part of the SWOT analysis covers external threats like price caps or new competitors?
A) Strengths
B) Weaknesses
C) Opportunities
D) Threats

B) A record book of patients referred to health facilities

72. Under RA 10918, "referral registry" refers to:
A) A list of drug prices
B) A record book of patients referred to health facilities
C) A directory of physicians
D) A log of dispensed medicines

B) Beneficence

73. Which ethical principle is defined as "promoting the well-being of patients"?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Non-maleficence

A) RA 7277

74. The "Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities" is:
A) RA 7277
B) RA 10754
C) RA 10699
D) RA 9994

B) Raising awareness and educating providers

75. Which inventory strategy is most critical during the "Introduction" stage of a product life cycle?
A) Bulk buying
B) Raising awareness and educating providers
C) Discounting for volume
D) Liquidating slow-moving stock

B) Species of animal or microorganism source

76. Under RA 3720, labeling for biological products must indicate the:
A) Price per dose
B) Species of animal or microorganism source
C) Distributor's address
D) Wholesale discount

B) Practicing pharmacy without a license

77. Which of the following is considered an "unlawful act" under RA 10918?
A) Dispensing generic drugs
B) Practicing pharmacy without a license
C) Compounding medications
D) Referring patients to physicians

B) ASEAN

78. The "ACTD" and "ACTR" for drug registration refer to standards used in:
A) EU
B) ASEAN
C) USA
D) WHO

A) RA 9165

79. Which law governs the use of "Dangerous Drugs" in the Philippines?
A) RA 9165
B) RA 10918
C) RA 6675
D) RA 9711

B) An Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)

80. A pharmacist working abroad is exempt from CPD requirements if they present:
A) A foreign passport
B) An Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
C) A foreign pharmacy license
D) An employment contract

A) Category A

81. Which pharmaceutical establishment category handles "high-risk" products requiring constant physical presence?
A) Category A
B) Category B
C) Category C
D) Category D

B) A method of secret writing to mislead consumers

82. The term "Cipher" in the Pharmacy Act refers to:
A) A code for prescription pricing
B) A method of secret writing to mislead consumers
C) A type of medication error
D) A computer system for inventory

A) Price manipulation and monopolies

83. Under RA 9502, the government may intervene in the market to address:
A) Price manipulation and monopolies
B) Product quality issues
C) Pharmacist shortages
D) Counterfeit drugs

C) Erroneous Prescription

84. A patient presents a prescription for "Amoxicillin 500mg" but the doctor wrote the brand name "Amoxil" in the primary line and the generic name in tiny parentheses below it. How should the pharmacist classify this?
A) Valid Prescription
B) Violative Prescription
C) Erroneous Prescription
D) Impossible Prescription

C) 15 units

85. How many credit units are required for a 3-year renewal cycle for pharmacists as of the latest 2023-2024 updates?
A) 45 units
B) 30 units
C) 15 units
D) 0 units

C) Counterfeit

86. An inspector finds a cough syrup containing only 50% of the active ingredient. Under RA 8203, this is:
A) Adulterated
B) Misbranded
C) Counterfeit
D) Deteriorated

B) RA 10918

87. A technician continues to dispense "Pharmacist-only OTC" medicines while the pharmacist is on a break. This is a violation of:
A) RA 9711
B) RA 10918
C) RA 11223
D) RA 9165

B) RA 9711

88. A Pharmaceutical Importer distributing a Vitamin C brand without a CPR violates which law?
A) RA 10918
B) RA 9711
C) RA 8203
D) RA 6675

C) Refuse to fill the prescription.

89. The pharmacist notices the S2 license of the doctor on a Yellow Prescription is expired. What should the pharmacist do?
A) Fill the prescription as written
B) Call the doctor to verify
C) Refuse to fill the prescription.
D) Substitute with a generic drug

B) Comprehensive outpatient benefit packages

90. Indigent patients should access essential medicines through:
A) Out-of-pocket payment
B) Comprehensive outpatient benefit packages
C) Donations from pharmaceutical companies
D) Crowdfunding

B) At least 2 hours per week or as required by the FDA

91. What is the minimum required physical presence of the pharmacist in a Category B supermarket outlet?
A) Full-time, 40 hours per week
B) At least 2 hours per week or as required by the FDA
C) 8 hours per day
D) No physical presence required

C) RA 9711

92. A label claims a supplement can "Cure all types of Cancer" without FDA approval. This is "Misbranded" under:
A) RA 10918
B) RA 6675
C) RA 9711
D) RA 8203

B) RA 10918; This is a violation of "Direct and Immediate Supervision."

93. A technician dispenses antibiotics while the Pharmacist is at a dental appointment. Which law is violated?
A) RA 6675; This is a violation of generic labeling
B) RA 10918; This is a violation of "Direct and Immediate Supervision."
C) RA 9711; This is a violation of product registration
D) RA 8203; This is a violation of counterfeit drug laws

B) Classify it as a "Violative Prescription" and refuse to fill it

94. A doctor writes only the brand name "Norvasc" and says "Do not substitute." How should the pharmacist handle this?
A) Fill it as written to follow the doctor's order
B) Classify it as a "Violative Prescription" and refuse to fill it
C) Classify it as "Erroneous" and fill it after reporting
D) Substitute with Amlodipine generic

B) Counterfeit; LTO will be revoked and the owner faces imprisonment.

95. A Paracetamol batch contains only 60% of the active ingredient. Under RA 8203, what is the classification and penalty?
A) Misbranded; A small fine only
B) Counterfeit; LTO will be revoked and the owner faces imprisonment.
C) Adulterated; Warning letter only
D) Deteriorated; Product recall only

B) RA 11223

96. An indigent patient is asked for a ₱500 "co-payment" for a life-saving drug in a government hospital. This violates which law?
A) RA 10918
B) RA 11223
C) RA 9502
D) RA 7394

B) The pharmacist's license may be suspended for "Gross Negligence"

97. A Category B outlet pharmacist only visits once every two months. What is the sanction under RA 10918?
A) The pharmacy can still operate with a technician
B) The pharmacist's license may be suspended for "Gross Negligence"
C) The owner will receive a commendation
D) The outlet will be upgraded to Category A

A) RA 6675 and RA 9711

98. A manufacturer fails to print the "Generic Name" in a size as large as the brand name. This violates which two laws?
A) RA 6675 and RA 9711
B) RA 10918 and RA 9165
C) RA 8203 and RA 3720
D) RA 11223 and RA 7394

B) RA 9711

99. A customer asks for an unregistered "morning-after pill." Which law protects the pharmacist's refusal to dispense it?
A) RA 10918
B) RA 9711
C) RA 11223
D) RA 8203

A) RA 9994; fine of ₱50,000 to ₱100,000 and imprisonment of 2–6 years.

100. A drugstore owner refuses to provide the 20% discount to a Senior Citizen. Which law is violated, and what is the penalty?
A) RA 9994; fine of ₱50,000 to ₱100,000 and imprisonment of 2–6 years.
B) RA 7432; warning only
C) RA 10918; license revocation
D) RA 7394; product seizure