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...
Can exercise reduce the effects of cancer? A study in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that exercise reduces the risk of cancer recurrence and death. The study showed that a 6-month exercise program has a positive effect on the physical health of cancer patients. Experts have suggested that exercise should be made an essential part of cancer treatment and included in daily lifestyle. We all know that physical exercise has many benefits. Exercise has the power to control chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Experts say that not only these diseases, but also cancer can be beneficial if you exercise daily. According to a new study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine, cancer patients who engage in a systematic exercise program are less likely to have cancer recurrence. They have been able to live longer than other cancer patients. How did exercise improve cancer? What is the main information this study is trying to provid...