Supreme Court Questions Enforcement of Pharma Freebie Ban; SG Says “It’s a Tiger with Teeth”

The Supreme Court heard a PIL seeking statutory backing to curb pharma freebies to doctors under UCPMP. The Bench questioned enforcement while SG Tushar Mehta assured, “It’s a tiger with teeth.”

Supreme Court: Doctors Must Prescribe Only Generic Medicines, No Brand Names Allowed!

According to the petition, this unethical practice directly affects the pockets of common people and also poses health risks due to overmedication or misuse. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has said that doctors should prescribe only generic medicines and not any particular branded drugs, taking a strong stand on unethical marketing practices by […]