Procurement of COVJD-19 Drugs and Vaccine.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Procurement of COVJD-19 Drugs and Vaccine. — Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the requirement of Phase IV trials for COVID-19 medication and vaccine stipulated in the Universal Health Care Law is hereby waived to expedite the procurement of said medication and vaccine: Provided, That these are recommended and approved by the WHO and/or other internationally recognized health agencies: Provided, further, That the minimum standards for the distribution of the said medication and vaccine shall he determined by the FDA and HTAC, as may be applicable: Provided, furthermore, That nothing in this Act shall prohibit private entities from conducting research, developing, manufacturing, importing, distributing or selling COVID-19 vaccine sourced from registered pharmaceutical companies, subject to the provisions of this Act and existing laws, rules and regulations: Provided, finally, That this section shall remain in effect three (3) months after December 19, 2020.