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 oral bacteria protect against Alzheimer's? According to the University of Exeter , there are some bacteria in the human mouth that can be a factor in the changes that occur in the brain with increasing age. Oral bacteria can protect against Alzheimer's , a brain problem. Similarly, experts claim. Alzheimer's disease is a ' neurodegenerative' condition . In which brain cells start to deteriorate. This causes difficulty in memory, thinking ability and daily activities. According to experts from the University of Exeter, there are some bacteria in the human mouth that can be a factor in the changes that occur in the brain with increasing age. Study author Dr. Joanna L. Hurrex says, 'During a study conducted by the University of Exeter, such types of bacteria have been discovered, which are associated with excellent memory and consciousness, while many other bacteria are associated with weak brain and Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease can be dete...