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...
10 Infectious Diseases in Monsoon Now there is also the fear of corona. It is not easy to move and travel openly due to the danger of possible infection of corona virus. In such a situation, it is more difficult to run to the hospital. But with summer and monsoon, there is fear of spreading other types of infectious diseases. On the other hand, our digestive system becomes weak during this season. Food is not easily digested. On the other hand, food spoils quickly. Not only stale food, fried, fried, spicy food also causes problems in the digestive system. Mosquitoes, flies and cockroaches also spread due to heat and rain. There is a fear that this will increase the infection of the disease. Therefore, special health precautions should be taken during the rainy season. What health problems can occur in this season? 1. Viral fever Viral fever can bother many people in this time of rainy season and summer. It can cause more problems especially for children, patients, and the elderly....