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...
Is it necessary for people of all ages to drink milk? In Nepal, milk is consumed by people from children to the elderly, but milk is not mandatory at all ages. Milk contains calcium, protein, and vitamin D, which help in bone health and development. In Nepal, it is customary to feed children milk as soon as they wake up in the morning. Milk is given to children from children to adults and the elderly to give them strength to strengthen their bones. When children start eating solid food, milk is also given as a must. In other words, milk is considered synonymous with nutrition. But is it really necessary to drink milk at all ages? Or should it be limited to childhood only? Milk contains essential nutrients like calcium, protein, vitamin D, and phosphorus, which are very important for the development and health of the body. However, these days, many people are looking for alternatives to drinking milk. Some people are lactose intolerant, which causes gas, stomach pain, or diarrhea w...