Himachal Govt Prescription Audit: 400 doctors get notices for Violations
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Simla: 400 medical practitioners associated with various government medical institutions in the state have fallen under the radar of the government under the prescription audit scheme after allegations surfaced that the doctors are prescribing non-generic medicines. The doctors have now received notices from the state health department in the matter.
As per Medical Council of India norms, every doctor has to prescribe generic medicines.
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The move comes in light of the allegations of growing nexus between medical practitioners as well as pharma companies, whereby doctors prescribe the brands of pharma in return for favours.
As per Medical Council of India norms, every doctor has to prescribe generic medicines.
"Every physician should prescribe drugs with generic names legibly and preferably in capital letters and he/she shall ensure that there is a rational prescription and use of drugs"
Read Also: MCI gazette Notification asks for Legible Prescriptions
The move comes in light of the allegations of growing nexus between medical practitioners as well as pharma companies, whereby doctors prescribe the brands of pharma in return for favours.
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