SB 1658

Senate·14th Congress·Filed Oct 1, 2007

Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008

An Act Providing for Cheaper and Quality Medicines, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code, Republic Act No. 6675 or the Generics Act of 1988, and Republic Act No. 5921 or the Pharmacy Law, and for Other Purposes.

Authors · 9 Senators

Subjects

Medicines (Cheaper Medicines)Patented MedicinesIntellectual Property Code (RA 8293)

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HB 5956· Filed Nov 13, 2025
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HB 1364· Filed Jul 7, 2025
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SBN-01658 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress