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...
What to look for when buying food in the market? What to look for when buying goods in the market? Almost everyone looks at the date on which the goods are put out and the specified fee. But looking at these two alone is not enough. If you want to avoid buying inedible items that are spreading like wildfire, you should check whether the information about the food is mentioned or not when buying any goods. Only the material that mentions information about the food is considered quality. Such information is called a food label. Why is it mandatory to look at the food label? With increasing marketization, many packaged and packaged processed foods are being sold and distributed in the market. Such foods are mouth-watering in taste, and salt, fat, and sugar are used in large quantities to increase their taste. The general public is attracted to it because it does not take much time to prepare and can be eaten directly after opening the packet. Preservatives are also used to preserve t...