Video Pengantar Komunikasi Farmasi.I1C022020.B.Saarah Nuur Najmii Faadiyah.Isu-isu Kefarmasian

Summary

The transcript discusses current pharmaceutical issues, focusing on the role of BPOM (Indonesian Food and Drug Authority) in ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products. It highlights the evaluation of syrup medicines, including traditional medicines and health supplements, ensuring they do not contain harmful substances like ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol. BPOM has approved 257 syrup products that meet safety standards and continues to monitor their quality. The products are recommended for use in healthcare facilities and for the public, in compliance with applicable regulations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Introduction of Sarah Nur Nadzi Fadiah, a pharmacy student from the 2022 batch, presenting issues in modern pharmacy.
• 😀 Pharmacy includes the production, quality control, management, and dispensing of medications, as well as information services and the development of both traditional and modern medicines.
• 😀 The main topic discussed is about the BPOM (Indonesian Food and Drug Authority) and its updates on syrup medicines, including traditional medicines and supplements.
• 😀 BPOM issued a list of 257 syrup drug products that are safe and comply with regulations, including 38 traditional syrup products and 119 health supplement products.
• 😀 The products do not use solvents like propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, or glycerin, thus avoiding contamination by ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol.
• 😀 BPOM continues to monitor the raw materials of drugs, syrup medicines, traditional medicines, and supplements to ensure safety and quality.
• 😀 Industry and distributors must perform self-evaluation and testing to ensure the products do not contain harmful contaminants.
• 😀 BPOM assures that only products that pass rigorous standards and tests will be released to the market as safe for use.
• 😀 The regulatory body, BPOM, ensures that traditional and supplement syrup medicines are safe for healthcare facilities and public use under the specified regulations.
• 😀 The presentation concludes with a reminder that public safety and the adherence to legal standards remain a top priority for BPOM.

Q & A

What is the role of BPOM in the pharmaceutical industry?

BPOM (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of pharmaceutical products. This includes monitoring the production, registration, and distribution of medicines and supplements to ensure they meet health and safety standards.

What are the key responsibilities within the field of pharmacy?

The key responsibilities within the field of pharmacy include manufacturing, quality control of pharmaceutical products, management of medicines, providing pharmaceutical services based on prescriptions, offering information about medicines, ensuring secure procurement, storage, distribution, and the development of both traditional medicines and supplements.

What recent issue regarding syrup medicines did BPOM address?

BPOM recently focused on the safety of syrup medicines, particularly ensuring that these products do not contain harmful solvents like propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, and glycerin, which could lead to contamination with ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol.

How many syrup products have been confirmed as safe by BPOM?

BPOM has confirmed 257 syrup medicines as safe, including 38 traditional syrup medicines and 119 health supplements, which meet the necessary regulatory standards.

What solvents are not used in the confirmed safe syrup products?

The confirmed safe syrup products do not use solvents like propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, and glycerin, which can potentially lead to contamination with harmful substances like ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol.

What is the significance of BPOM's independent testing?

BPOM conducts independent testing to ensure that raw materials, syrup medicines, traditional medicines, and food supplements meet safety standards. This helps in preventing contamination and ensures the products are safe for public consumption.

What role does BPOM's verification play in public health?

BPOM's verification of products ensures that only safe and high-quality medicines and supplements are available to the public. Products that meet the safety standards are issued a certificate of approval, reinforcing consumer confidence and protecting public health.

How does BPOM's approach impact the healthcare system?

BPOM's rigorous monitoring and regulation of pharmaceutical products support the healthcare system by ensuring that only safe and effective medicines are used. This helps in maintaining public trust in healthcare services and medicines.

What is the purpose of the certificate issued by BPOM for certain products?

The certificate issued by BPOM serves as official confirmation that a product, such as syrup medicines and supplements, has been tested and verified to meet all safety and quality requirements. This certificate allows the product to be used in healthcare facilities and be consumed by the public.

How does BPOM ensure the continuous safety of syrup medicines and supplements?

BPOM ensures continuous safety by regularly monitoring and testing pharmaceutical products, including raw materials and finished goods. BPOM also encourages manufacturers to perform independent testing to uphold the standards of safety and quality.