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...
How to use the 5 listed social media platforms? Although TikTok and Viber are among the platforms used by Nepalis, many may not know about Nimbuzz, WeTalk, and PopoLive. With the government's decision to ban unlisted social media platforms, various debates are currently taking place for and against it. Some are calling this government move a good one, while others are strongly opposing it. Meanwhile, there is more interest in platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp that Nepalis use daily. According to the details provided by the government, five social media platforms have already been listed. TikTok, Viber, Nimbuzz, WeTalk, and PopoLive will continue to operate regularly in Nepal. Although TikTok and Viber are among the platforms used by Nepalis, many may not know about Nimbuzz, WeTalk, and PopoLive. Which we have presented here in a simple way: TikTok TikTok is a platform for posting short videos. Currently, you can only post photos on it. It can be used through the Ti...