What is the purpose of RA 6425?
6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as Amended, providing Funds therefor, and for other purposes. This Act, consisting of 101 sections, provides for importation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals.
What is the title of Republic Act No 6425?
The Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972
R.A. 6425. Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and cited as “The Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972.”
What is the difference between legal and illegal drugs?
Medicines are legal drugs, meaning doctors can prescribe them for patients, stores can sell them, and people are allowed to buy them. But it’s not legal, or safe, for people to use these medicines any way they want or to buy them from people who are selling them illegally.
What is the difference between PDEA and DDB?
PDEA is the implementing arm of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). The DDB is the policy-making and strategy-formulating body in the planning and formulation of policies and programs on drug prevention and control. PDEA and DDB are both under the supervision of the Office of the President of the Philippines.
What are the different types of legal drugs?
There are two types of drugs: Legal drugs are known as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs. Alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine are all legal drugs as well.
What are the functions and responsibilities of PDEA pursuant to Section 84 of RA 9165?
As the lead Agency in the enforcement of the anti-drug law, the PDEA:
- Suppresses the supply of dangerous drugs;
- Implements Dangerous Drugs Board policies;
- Controls and regulates the legitimate use of dangerous drug and controlled precursors and essential chemicals;
What is the main objective of PDEA?
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is responsible for efficient law enforcement of all provisions on any dangerous drugs and/or precursors and essential chemicals.
What is the meaning of OSCA?
Office of Senior Citizen Affairs
OSCA
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| OSCA | Objective Structured Clinical Assessment |
| OSCA | Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (Philippines) |
| OSCA | Operations Systems Computing Architecture (Bellcore) |
| OSCA | Open Systems Color Association |