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The Philippines has a well-established system for pharmacovigilance and regulatory services, overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Pharmacovigilance Services is the science and activities monitoring the effects of medications with the purpose of identifying, assessing, understanding and preventing adverse effects or risks of medications. The FDA of Philippines has a National Pharmacovigilance Centre which is responsible for receiving and processing reports of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from healthcare professionals, consumers, and pharmaceutical companies.

Regulatory services ensure that medicines and medical devices are safe, effective, and of good quality. The FDA of Philippines is responsible for registering all medicines and medical devices before they can be marketed in the country. They also conduct inspections of manufacturing facilities and investigate complaints about medicines and medical devices.

Here are some of the key services provided by the FDA Philippines:

• Product registration: The FDA requires all medicines and medical devices to be registered before they can be marketed in the country. The registration process involves submitting a dossier of information to the FDA, including data on the safety and efficacy of the product.
• Licensing: The FDA issues licenses to companies that manufacture, import, or distribute medicines and medical devices.
• Inspections: The FDA conducts inspections of manufacturing facilities to ensure that they are complying with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Pharmacovigilance consulting: The FDA has a National Pharmacovigilance Centre which is responsible for receiving and processing reports of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from healthcare professionals, consumers, and pharmaceutical companies.
• Clinical trials services: The FDA regulates clinical trials of new medicines and medical devices.

Companies that are looking to register a medicine or medical device in the Philippines should consult with a regulatory affairs specialist to ensure that they are complying with all of the FDA's requirements.