HealthPhoto: NDTV BusinessKarnataka Warns Doctors Against Prescribing Medicines on Plain Paper
The Karnataka government has instructed public hospitals to provide free medicines on-site and prevent patients from buying from private pharmacies. Health Minister U T Khader warned doctors against issuing prescriptions on plain paper, stating violations could lead to strict disciplinary action. Hospital authorities must ensure uninterrupted access to free, quality medicines, especially for poor patients who cannot afford out-of-pocket expenses.
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