Prescribe generic medicines or face action: Centre tells doctors at central govt hospitals 

The order asked the authorities to ensure that visits of medical representatives to hospital premises are completely curtailed.
An Indian pharmacist checks his stock of medicines at a pharmacy in New Delhi. (File Photo | AFP)
An Indian pharmacist checks his stock of medicines at a pharmacy in New Delhi. (File Photo | AFP)

NEW DELHI: The Centre has warned doctors at central government-run hospitals and CGHS wellness centres to comply with the norms of prescribing generic medicines failing which action will be taken against them.

According to an office order, the doctors at central government hospitals, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centres and polyclinics have been instructed time and again to only prescribe generic medicines.

"Despite this, it has been observed that doctors (including residents) in some instances continue to prescribe branded medicines.

This has been viewed strictly by the competent authority," Director General of Health Services Dr Atul Goel said in an office order issued on May 12.

This may be noted by all heads of institutions, and they may ensure strict compliance by the doctors working under them, the order said.

It has threatened to take action in cases of non-compliance, the order further stated.

Further, the order asked them to ensure that visits of medical representatives to hospital premises are completely curtailed.

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