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...
Burned hands, what to do immediately? Let's know 6 home remedies People who work in the kitchen often have problems with burning their skin with hot substances and causing pain and irritation. Home remedies like honey, aloe vera gel, basil juice, raw potatoes, and coconut oil reduce skin irritation and pain. People who work in the kitchen often get burns. Sometimes hot milk or coffee falls on the skin in the kitchen, and sometimes it burns when you touch a hot pot. This causes unbearable pain and irritation, and sometimes blisters appear on the skin, which further aggravates the problem. At such times, you don't even remember what to do. Burned skin can be treated by adopting some easy home remedies. 1. Use cold water As soon as the skin is burned, you should immediately start pouring cold water from the tap on it and keep it running for at least 10-20 minutes. Avoid applying ice, because it provides relief but slows blood circulation, which can further aggravate the burn. 2. ...