Objectives of PNDP

1. TO ASSURE THE QUALITY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, the DOH is strengthening the capabilities of BFAD to undertake quality control, product of registration, and licensing of sales establishments. 2. TO ENSURE THE RATIONAL USE OF DRUGS by consumers and health professionals. 3. TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN BASIC MANUFACTURING, a fundamental plan is being developed with the participation of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO). 4. TO RATIONALIZE DOH PROCUREMENT OF MEDICINES, purchases have been based on generic nomenclature.