THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has ordered an inquiry into the shortage of medicines found in the stock audit of Karunya Pharmacy Depots and Outlets for the financial year 2016-17.
The incident came to light after the managing director of Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd (KMSCL) approached the Health Department with the request of writing-off the cost of the shortage of medicines to the tune of `50.13 lakh found in the audit.
“The shortage of drugs is a serious matter. To find out the employees who were directly responsible for causing the damage/loss a proper inquiry is needed,” reads an excerpt of the government directive which orders an inquiry.
As per the directive, the shortage of medicines will be inquired by a three-member committee which will have to submit its report within two months.