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Are Physicians Permitted to Sell Medicines? Here’s What the Law and Code of Conduct Say

 Are Physicians Permitted to Sell Medicines? Here’s What the Law and Code of Conduct Say The Drugs Act, 2035 (1978) and the Drug Registration Regulations, 2038 (1981) stipulate that medicines cannot be sold or distributed without proper registration, certification, and the availability of necessary human resources and infrastructure. Patients visit physicians for medical treatment. The physician examines the patient, diagnoses the illness, and prescribes the necessary medication; the patient then proceeds to a pharmacy to purchase it. However, in some instances, medicines are provided to patients directly from the physician’s own clinic or health institution. This gives rise to a significant question: are physicians permitted to sell medicines? This issue extends beyond a mere matter of professional jurisdiction between physicians and pharmacists. It encompasses concerns regarding the safe use of medicines, a patient’s right to choose , conflicts of interest , the pricing and quali...

Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood?

 Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...

Why is vitamin B necessary, which foods are found?

 Why is vitamin B necessary, which foods are found? Like other nutrients, vitamin B also plays an important role in keeping the body healthy. Vitamin B helps the cells of the body work. With the help of this, food changes into energy and new blood cells are formed. Vitamin B is the element that balances skin cells, brain cells and other body tissues. Although vitamin B is one, there are many types in it. Each one has a separate job. Its type, function and source Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Vitamin B1 is responsible for converting glucose from the food we eat into energy. It also helps in the functioning of nerves and hormones. The brain, kidneys and liver need high amounts of vitamin B. Deficiency symptoms Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes digestive problems, diarrhea, nervous problems, vomiting, blurred vision, fatigue, and tingling in limbs. source Vitamin B can be obtained from foods such as whole grains, dried fruits, beans, pasta, rice, trout fish, soybeans. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Th...