In reference to MCI Ethics Regulations Clause No. 1.5 states " All physicians SHOULD prescribe medicines with generic names, legibly and preferably in capital letters and he or she SHALL ensure rational prescription and use of drugs", recently a meeting of IMA ( Indian Medical Association ) & FOMA (Federation of Medical Associations of India) held and resoluted that they will soon meet Hon'ble President, Prime minister and Health minister of India and will raise following demands. The judgement to choose a rational drug and its format vests only with the Registered Medical Practitioners.
This right of the medical profession is sacrosanct. IMA - FOMA also wants the Government to strengthen Quality control mechanisms to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for patient safety. For a rational prescription, doctors should choose drugs generic-generic or generic - brand…
