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...
Study Finds GLP-1 Drugs Have Little Impact on Other Aspects of Life GLP-1 drugs , such as Ozempic , have revolutionized the treatment of Type 2 diabetes . These medications help patients control blood sugar levels and lose weight. Researchers have been investigating whether these physical improvements also affect other areas of life, such as mental health and employment . Economists Robert Kaestner from the University of Chicago and Qiping Siman conducted a new study on this topic. They found that the use of GLP-1 drugs among adults with diabetes did not lead to significant changes in mental health, employment, or marital status . Kaestner stated, "We know these drugs improve health, and there is plenty of research confirming those benefits. However, whether those improvements extend to other aspects of people's lives had not actually been tested." The researchers analyzed data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey spanning from 2012 to 2023. They examined factor...