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 tejpat beneficial to health? The tradition of using bay leaves to enhance the taste and appetite of food is old. Commonly used as a spice for flavoring tea or vegetables, bay leaf is also very beneficial from the point of view of health. Its leaves, which have an aromatic taste, contain essential nutrients and minerals. Tejpat contains high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It also contains enzymes, which help break down proteins and improve digestion. In Ayurvedic language it is called Sinamommam Tamla. In Nepal, the leaves of the tree are called tejpat and the bark is called cinnamon. Cinnamon is a different species, Cinnammum verum (synonymous Cinnammum gelenicum). It is found in Terai to mid-hill region. What is it useful for? In Ayurveda, bay leaf is used not only for flavor but also as medicine. It is used as medicine for problems like fever, cold, indigestion, constipation. It is also useful for skin diseases and hair. It is...