The Prime Minister's push to implement generic medicines has received overwhelming support from the medical fraternity. But the store of premier medical institute AIIMS has only 230 such drugs available. In this respect, the Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of AIIMS stated that about 53 most- prescribed drugs by the hospital doctors are not available in the store and despite repeated reminders, no efforts have been made to procure these drugs. Furthermore, RDA also held a meeting with in-charge of the Free Generic Medicines store over the issue.
A list of generic medicines available has been prepared which should be circulated in each department. Furthermore, the RDA said, adding each department should improve the list of generic drugs and update it accordingly. Source: ET Health World Do you think, the practicability of prescribing generic drugs is justified?
