Survey Result for E-labeling Initiatives in Asia.

Under the COVID-19 pandemic, various electronic labeling initiatives have accelerated worldwide in the healthcare and pharmaceutical fields as part of a wider digital transformation [1, 2]. Although there is no universal definition of electronic labeling (e-labeling) globally, it is widely understood that e-labeling refers to the product information that is distributed via electronic means. There are 5 factors to be considered in e-labeling, and these are discussed in this publication. APAC is an industry-driven initiative with 13 R&D-based pharmaceutical associations joining from 11 markets in Asia. e-labeling was discussed as a new topic starting in 2020, and a 22-question survey was conducted in November 2021 to understand the current e-labeling status. The survey results showed that e-labeling initiatives were at different levels of maturity in the Asian region, although most markets have started to discuss e-labeling initiatives. Various challenges exist around e-labeling initiatives due to a variety of different approaches being taken in the region. It would be advisable to develop regional guidance on how to proceed with e-labeling initiatives in the Asian region to have a consistent and efficient approach. The close collaboration between agencies, Health Care Professionals (HCPs), patients, and industry associations is important to move e-labeling initiatives forward in Asia.

Secondary metabolites from Tectona philippinensis.

The air-dried leaves of Tectona philippinensis, an endemic and endangered Philippine medicinal plant, afforded 5-hydroxy-3,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone (1), 5,4'-dihydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyflavone (2), squalene (3), a mixture of lupeol (4a) and beta-amyrin (4b), chlorophyllide a (5), and hydrocarbons. Antimicrobial tests on 1 and 2 indicated low antifungal activity against the fungi, Candida albicans and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Compound 1 was also found to have low antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.