MANILA, Philippines: The Department of Health, the Professional Regulation Commission and the Food and Drug Administration will conduct a joint investigation into the alleged pyramiding scheme employed by pharmaceutical firm Bell-Kenz pharma.The investigation by the three agencies will be done in parallel with the Senate probe next week.'We are still investigating the matter together with DoH and PRC,' FDA spokesman Pamela Sevilla said.Sevilla said that prior to the announcement of Sen.
He expressed alarm over the alleged involvement of a pharmaceutical company that enticed doctors with 'luxurious' gifts or incentives to prescribe their products to patients.Ejercito said that most of the medicines being prescribed are for hypertension and diabetes.The Health department on has issued Department Circular No. 2024- 0141 reminding all medical professionals to 'uphold professional and ethical standards.