The duties and responsibilities of the physicians as prescribed under the Code of Medical Ethics in the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 contain the provision that every physician should, as far as possible, prescribe drugs with generic names and he / she shall ensure that there is a rational prescription… Read More
Tags: Ethics, Generic drug, Health care provider, Medical Council of India, Medical ethics, Medical prescription, Pharmaceutical industry, Physician
The Government has no plans to introduce National Health Bill. In order to provide relief to the common man in the area of healthcare, a countrywide campaign in the name of Jan Aushadhi Campaign has been initiated by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the State Governments, by way of opening up of Jan… Read More
Tags: Drug, Essential medicines, Generic drug, Government, NPPA, Price, Price Control, United States