The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a cease and desist order with sanctions against all forms of advertisement on stem cell therapy until the government has come up with conclusive studies on its efficacy on diseases.

In a media briefing, the doctors said FDAs efforts in governing the use and practice of stem cell treatment in the country is not enough to stop those who offer them despite the absence of clear and conclusive clinical trials on it.

The recent guidelines released by the FDA fell short and will not stop the proliferation of storm cell therapy for ailments that were not subjected to scientific study or clinical trials. We will not back down from our earlier call and we will not stop until stem cell therapy undergoes scientific studies to prove its safety, quality and efficacy on the ailments it has been propagated. We will not allow its promotion and use to helpless and unknowing patients and their desperate families, Dr. Prescilla Caguioa, PCP president said.

Tony Leachon, PCP Vice President also urged the FDA to stop unaccredited health and commercial facilities to offer the treatment.

Recently, the FDA released an order asking health facilities offering stem cell therapy to file their application for accreditation until August 31. This follows a similar order in June where FDA issued circular no. 2013-0017 that required all human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products to be registered as well.

As of August 31, FDA said only 47 medical institutions have applied for accreditation.

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