CGHS=Prescribe Generic Medicines ONLY
File No.Z28017/27/2023-SAS-lll (FTS-8216801)
Govt.
of India
M/O
Health & Family Welfare
Directorate
General of Health Services
12.5. 2023
It is to be noted that all the Doctors
in the Central Government Hospitals/CGHS Wellness Centres/ Polyclinics have
been instructed time and again to prescribe Generic Medicines ONLY. Despite
this, it has been observed that Doctors (including Residents) in some instances
continue to prescribe branded medicines. This has been viewed strictly by the
competent authority.
2. This
may be noted by all heads of institutions, and they may ensure strict
compliance by the doctors working under them.
3. If
anyone continues to be non-compliant, he/she shall be liable for further
action.
4. Further.
it may be ensured that visits of Medical Representatives to hospital premises
are completely curtailed. Any information about a new launch may be
communicated by way Of email only.
Sd/-
DR Atul Goel
Director General Health Services
To:
Joint Secretary (CGHS)- For
Circulation to CGHS.
2. Medical
Superintendent. Safdarjung Hospital. New Delhi.
3. Medical
Superintendent. Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi.
4. Director.
LHMC & Associated Hospitals. New Delhi,
File No.Z28017/27/2023-SAS-lll (FTS-8216801)
Govt.
of India
M/O
Health & Family Welfare
Directorate
General of Health Services
12.5. 2023
It is to be noted that all the Doctors
in the Central Government Hospitals/CGHS Wellness Centres/ Polyclinics have
been instructed time and again to prescribe Generic Medicines ONLY. Despite
this, it has been observed that Doctors (including Residents) in some instances
continue to prescribe branded medicines. This has been viewed strictly by the
competent authority.
2. This
may be noted by all heads of institutions, and they may ensure strict
compliance by the doctors working under them.
3. If
anyone continues to be non-compliant, he/she shall be liable for further
action.
4. Further.
it may be ensured that visits of Medical Representatives to hospital premises
are completely curtailed. Any information about a new launch may be
communicated by way Of email only.
Sd/-
DR Atul Goel
Director General Health Services
To:
Joint Secretary (CGHS)- For
Circulation to CGHS.
2. Medical
Superintendent. Safdarjung Hospital. New Delhi.
3. Medical
Superintendent. Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi.
4. Director.
LHMC & Associated Hospitals. New Delhi,
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