What is the offense committed by a pharmacist who dispenses an abortive substance without a proper prescription?
A pharmacist who, without the proper prescription from a physician, dispenses any abortive substance commits an offense under the Revised Penal Code (Article 259, Revised Penal Code). The act is penalized to prevent unauthorized access to medications used to induce abortion, thereby protecting life. The penalty for this specific transgression shall be arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000).
02 November 2025
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