Section 12Sec./Art. 12

Procurement of COVID-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.