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

'Either Prescribe Generic Medicines Or Face Action': Centre Warns Doctors At Govt Hospitals

The Centre has warned doctors at central government-run hospitals and Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centres to follow generic medicine prescribing guidelines or face disciplinary action. It also asked them to ensure that medical representatives' visits to hospital premises are strictly limited, news agency PTI reported on Monday (May 15). Doctors at central government hospitals, CGHS wellness centres, and polyclinics have been…

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

"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.

Narendra Modi Govt Warn Doctors at Central Government Hospitals: 'Prescribe Generic Medicines or Face Action'

"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. Narendra Modi Govt Warn Doctors at Central Government Hospitals: 'Prescribe Generic Medicines or Face Action'.