Controlled substances in slimming products available in an e-commerce platform in the Philippines : status and regulatory issues

Date of Completion

2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Keywords

Electronic Shopping, Anti-Obesity Agents

Abstract

An online search engine (Google was utilized to identify the terms associated to "slimming products". Search results were filtered accordingly based on the inclusion-exclusion criteria of the study. The search results were then encoded in a spreadsheet and relevant information about the product was listed accordingly. The product specifications were determined and categorized according to its content, category and its ratings. The results of the study showed that a total of 2,277 slimming products were complied. Out of all the characterized slimming products, a total of 286 slimming products come from National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila, Philippines. Most common controlled substances found in these products are sibutramine and synephrine. Additionally, these slimming products were found to be unregistered in their country of origin. The study concluded that there are observed regulatory issues present in the eDTCA or slimming products in the online selling application increasing the concern for safety consumers and call to action for stricter regulations of controlled substances in online selling applications.

First Advisor

Sigfredo B. Mata, RPh

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