HB 6163

House·20th Congress·Filed Nov 18, 2025

An Act Regulating the Establishment and Use of Online Pharmacies in the Philippines

In plain language

The eBotika Act would create rules for online pharmacies, requiring them to be licensed, have a pharmacist in charge, meet capital and regional‑presence standards, and use electronic prescriptions to protect public health.

HealthConsumer ProtectionBusiness, Trade and Industry

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Author · Representative

Giselle Mary L. MacedaReceipts →

Official sources

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An Act Regulating the Establishment and Use of Online Pharmacies in the Philippines

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