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USPS Officers, Committee Members Officially Take Oath for A.Y. 2026–2027The newly elected officers and appointed committ...
30/09/2026

USPS Officers, Committee Members Officially Take Oath for A.Y. 2026–2027

The newly elected officers and appointed committee members of the United Society of Pharmacy Students (USPS) formally assumed their roles for Academic Year 2026-2027 during the oath-taking ceremony held at the 3rd Floor Convention Center, this Wednesday afternoon, September 30.

The ceremony marked the beginning of a new term of leadership for the organization, as the student leaders pledged to uphold their responsibilities, serve the Pharmacy student body, and advance the organization’s initiatives throughout the academic year.

With their formal induction into office, the new set of USPS student leaders now carries the responsibility of strengthening student engagement, promoting professional growth, and fostering solidarity within the Pharmacy community.

Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as their corresponding branded medicines and are expected to meet ...
30/09/2026

Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as their corresponding branded medicines and are expected to meet established standards for quality, safety, strength, and effectiveness. They provide patients with reliable treatment options while often costing less than branded alternatives.

This September, we celebrate the important role of generic medicines in promoting accessible, affordable, safe, and quality healthcare for everyone. Let us raise awareness, encourage informed medicine choices, and empower patients to make responsible decisions about their health. 🩺💡

Remember: Affordable does not mean inferior. What matters is that medicines are properly registered, quality-assured, and used correctly under the guidance of healthcare professionals. ❤️‍🩹

Meet your Official Antibiotics Team Line-up for World Pharmacist Day 2026!As part of the World Pharmacists Day 2026 Cele...
27/09/2026

Meet your Official Antibiotics Team Line-up for World Pharmacist Day 2026!

As part of the World Pharmacists Day 2026 Celebration, the United Society of Pharmacy Students (USPS) proudly presents the official teams for this year’s activities.

Meet the students who will represent their respective teams:

TEAM AMINOGLYCOSIDES
TEAM PENICILLINS
TEAM MACROLIDES
TEAM CEPHALOSPORINS
TEAM TETRACYCLINES

The teams have been formed, the names are in, and the battle for the World Pharmacists Day 2026 crown is officially underway!

Check out the official team members below and find out who you will be cheering for! 📋

Now, who will claim the title of Overall Champion? 👀

The United Society of Pharmacy Students (USPS) warmly invites all Pharmacy students to join us in commemorating World Ph...
26/09/2026

The United Society of Pharmacy Students (USPS) warmly invites all Pharmacy students to join us in commemorating World Pharmacist Day 2026 with the theme "Pharmacist for Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures." a celebration that recognizes the vital role of pharmacists in promoting health and advancing patient care.

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 NN
📍 3F Convention Center

Participants are also allowed and encouraged to wear the CoNHS shirt or any purple shirt for the celebration, serving as a collective identity in the Pharmacy community.

Let us come together as one Pharmacy community to celebrate our profession, strengthen our bonds, and create meaningful memories with our fellow future pharmacists.

Your presence will make this celebration even more meaningful. We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

Some call it counting.We call it knowing what counts.A tablet is small.A dose, smaller.But between the two lies a profes...
25/09/2026

Some call it counting.
We call it knowing what counts.

A tablet is small.
A dose, smaller.
But between the two lies a profession built on precision, patience, and purpose.

We read the label.
We question the order.
We measure what cannot be guessed.
We compound what cannot simply be found.

Because pharmacy has never been just about the medicine.

It is about what happens when knowledge is placed in the hands of someone who cares enough to get it right.

This World Pharmacist Day rooted in the theme "Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures," we celebrate the craft behind the capsule, the science behind the solution, and the people behind the profession.

Measure carefully.
Compound deliberately.
Care endlessly.

Happy World Pharmacists Day!

You certainly have seen the symbol with the rod and the snake. Whether it is on the publication materials, our facebook ...
18/09/2026

You certainly have seen the symbol with the rod and the snake. Whether it is on the publication materials, our facebook banner, or as even on our shirt. But have you ever actually wondered where it came from?

That is what we're going to answer for today's Pharmacy Question of the Day! Let us know your best guess by leaving your answer in the comment section below! 👇🏻

Make sure to stay tuned because the answer will be revealed very soon! Keep monitoring our page and feel free to share this post with your classmates, family, and friends to challenge them and to learn more about pharmacy practices.

DID YOU KNOW?Taking certain medicines with food can help protect the stomach, improve drug absorption, and ensure that s...
15/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Taking certain medicines with food can help protect the stomach, improve drug absorption, and ensure that some medicines work effectively.

Food may act as a physical buffer against stomach irritation caused by certain medicines, particularly some NSAIDs such as ibuprofen. For certain lipophilic (fat-soluble) medicines, food can stimulate bile secretion, which may aid in dissolving the drug and improving its absorption.

Some medicines are specifically taken with meals because their effects are directly related to food intake. Antidiabetic medicines, for example, may be timed with meals to help manage blood glucose levels, while digestive enzymes are taken with food so they can act on the nutrients being digested.

However, not all medicines should be taken with food. Some medications are better absorbed on an empty stomach, while others may interact with particular foods. Always follow the instructions on the medicine label or consult a pharmacist for proper administration.

Remember: The right medicine, the right dose, and the right timing all contribute to safe and effective therapy.

References:
Bushra, R., Aslam, N., & Khan, A. Y. (2011). Food-Drug Interactions. Oman Medical Journal, 26(2), 77–83.
Sostres, C., Gargallo, C. J., Arroyo, M. T., & Lanas, A. (2010). Adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the gastrointestinal tract. Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology, 24(2), 121–132.
Welling, P. G. (1996). Effects of food on drug bioavailability. Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 70(3), 213–220.
American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Drug Information Handbook.

ONE WISH LANG NAMAN…🪄✨Sana lahat ng ni-review natin lumabas sa exam! Sana walang mapa ”No, no, no, no, no, no, no..." sa...
14/09/2026

ONE WISH LANG NAMAN…🪄✨

Sana lahat ng ni-review natin lumabas sa exam! Sana walang mapa ”No, no, no, no, no, no, no..." sa unang pagbasa ng first question sa test paper. Kanya-kanyang diskarte, kanya-kanyang sagot, at kanya-kanyang move on?!

MALIIIII!

We are wishing you the best of luck, Pharmates, on the upcoming MIDTERM EXAM 📚✍️. After many study sessions, sleepless nights, and obsessive memorization, the time has finally arrived!

I hope we retain all of the material we studied for, maintain our focus, have faith in what we learned, and don't experience any mental blocks while taking the test. Sana kapag nakita na natin ang questionnaire, hindi tayo mapatingin sa ceiling ng classroom para humingi ng sagot. 😆

No pressure, just do your best, trust your preparation, and give it your all! 💪🏻📚

BREAK A LEG, PHARMATES! SANA PUMASA TAYONG LAHAT! 🤞🏻💜✨

*crack*

"Nak, kumain ka ng gulay," is a phrase that we all have heard throughout our childhood. So, have you been eating your ve...
11/09/2026

"Nak, kumain ka ng gulay," is a phrase that we all have heard throughout our childhood.

So, have you been eating your vegetables well?

Plants provide all sorts of nutrients and benefits that most people don't actually know about. Do you know which plant we commonly eat that helps us prevent certain cancers?

That is what we're going to answer for today's Pharmacy Question of the Day! Let us know your best guess by leaving your answer in the comment section below! 👇🏻

Make sure to stay tuned because the answer will be revealed very soon! Keep monitoring our page and feel free to share this post with your classmates, family, and friends to challenge them and to learn more about pharmacy practices.

DID YOU KNOW? Antibiotics cannot cure you of a cold because they only fight bacteria, not the viruses that cause colds. ...
07/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Antibiotics cannot cure you of a cold because they only fight bacteria, not the viruses that cause colds. 🦠🧠

Here’s your Dose of Knowledge for the Day! 💊

One popular misconception is that antibiotics can always cure you if you get sick. However, for the common cold, antibiotics would do little to actually treat you. This is because a virus causes the common cold most of the time. Bacteria are not the culprits for the common cold, and so antibiotics, which are specialized drugs to target bacteria, would do little to help treat the common cold.

But taking them unnecessarily isn’t just about them not working – it can have serious consequences.

Using an antibiotic to treat a viral infection such as the common cold will not only be ineffective, but it will also attack the “good bacteria” in your gut without distinction, These bacteria are crucial in helping you boost your immunity and overall health.

The wrong use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistances. That means the bacteria can "fight" against the antibiotics so they can't be killed with them anymore. Therefore, antibiotic resistances are a worldwide problem.

When it comes to the common cold , the best thing you can do is let your own body's natural defenses take care of the virus.

Make sure you get plenty of rest and drink lots of water and fluids to help thin out the mucus. You can also take some pain relievers (with your doctor's advice) and use a saline spray to help relieve congestion and runny nose. Let your body's own amazing immunity kick in and fight off the infection!

Taking antibiotics correctly ensures that they will always be successful for everyone, and will always fight off potentially fatal infections.

When it comes to personal health care, the appropriate amount of knowledge is vital in order to pick the most suitable treatment and cure the illness.

References:
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Biologyinsights. (2025, August 21). Understanding Colds and Antibiotics

Vitalibrary. (2026, February 22). Antibiotics for Colds: Why They Don’t Work and When They’re Actually Needed

Springer Nature Link. (2026, June 03). Antibiotic Abuse as a Precursor to Antimicrobial Resistance

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