Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 5 Num 625 Thu. March 02, 2006  
   
Letters to Editor


Regulation of medicine shops


There are too many shops selling medicines in all cities. Our medicines are cheaper; and we are exporting to more than 60 countries. It is time to regulate the selling of medicines by trained and certified salespersons, as is the standard practice all over the world (specially medicines without the doctor's prescription).

Some of the approved medical teaching institutions may start the short certificate courses, and the copy may be displayed in all the shops. The authorities, BMA, and the associated bodies are not showing any interest in awareness campaigns or implementation. Now we have a large number of drug addicts all around. Why such leniency?