Stem cell clinics soon to need okay of 3 agencies

The Philippine College of Physicians has called on the public to undergo stem cell therapy treatment only in institutions that have the approval of the following agenciesDepartment of Health, Food and Drug Administration and Professional Regulation Commission.

PCP president Dr. Anthony Leachon saidthe three offices have agreed to implement new guidelines as regards stem cell treatment facilities.

"Kung hindi maayos ang facilities, hindi ito ma-aprubahan. 'Pag ang produkto ay hindi registered sa FDA, hindi pwede. At pangatlo, kung ang doktor ay hindi siya specialist.... Kapag isa lang doon ang mali, wala na. All or none," Leachon said.

He noted that clinics should have a sign in front with a "stamp of approval" from all three. "Huwag ka pumunta doon kung walang stamp," he added.

Leachon said that while the DOH evaluated the facilities of clinics, the FDA would check on the medicine to be used. The PRC, he said, would identify whether the doctor that will administer the theraphy is a certified specialist.

He also added that doctors should first conduct clinical trials of the services to be offered in the clinic.

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Stem cell clinics soon to need okay of 3 agencies