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...
Acupuncture Medicine: 12 Questions and Answers Acupuncture medical treatment started three thousand years ago. Acupuncture, which has a history longer than modern medicine, was virtually unknown a few decades ago. But the experts studied and researched this treatment thoroughly and discovered its usefulness. Not only did they find out, but they tried every possible way to find out how to use it. As a result, this method is in discussion again. But still people are curious about this method. A few questions related to this Is acupuncture science proven? Yes, acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine system. But its effectiveness has been proven by modern research. Various studies have shown that acupuncture can help with pain management, stress and other health problems. Does acupuncture hurt? no Most people feel only mild pain or a touch of the needle during acupuncture. The needles are very thin, so that the pain caused by the injection is minimal. A properly trained physicia...