We all talk about giving correct prescriptions and even have come across adverse judgements for prescription without diagnosis. But the scene across India is that most of the drugs are prescribed by pharmacists who often quiz the patients who come with proper prescriptions by doctors as to their symptoms and diagnosis and build up their own system of prescription for a considerably large population of patients (including well educated and well to do people) who often approach the pharmacists for medications.
This is partly due to Fear of doctors Out of laziness to go to doctors Lack of patience to wait for their turn in clinics Inability to identify the suitable doctors Fear of cost of treatment Fear of being subjected to unnecessary investigations The convenience of the location of pharmacies close to their residence. Most Often the Pharmacists try to portray themselves as…
