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Rajasthan Suspends 215 Private Pharmacies Over RGHS Medicine Delays
Rajasthan authorities temporarily stopped 215 private pharmacies from processing transactions under a government health scheme.
The scheme helps eligible people receive cashless or discounted medicines.
Officials said some pharmacies had not provided medicines on time.
The pharmacies were asked to explain the problem.
Some explanations were considered unsatisfactory, while some pharmacies did not respond.
Their computer access for processing scheme transactions was then suspended.
Jaipur had the largest number of pharmacies affected, with 39.
Officials said they are monitoring the system and want beneficiaries to receive medicines without unnecessary delays.
Authorities temporarily suspended 215 private pharmacies from processing Rajasthan Government Health Scheme transactions.
The pharmacies were accused of negligence and prolonged delays in making medicines available to beneficiaries.
Their Transaction Management System access was suspended after unsatisfactory explanations or failures to answer show-cause notices.
Jaipur recorded the highest number of affected pharmacies, with 39 facing action.
Officials said the measure aims to enforce RGHS rules and ensure timely, uninterrupted medicine availability.
- Who
- Rajasthan health authorities, including Principal Secretary Gayatri Rathore and RGHS Project Officer Nidhi Patel, acted against 215 private pharmacies.
- What
- The pharmacies’ Transaction Management System access was temporarily suspended for alleged negligence and delays in dispensing medicines.
- Where
- The affected pharmacies were across Rajasthan, with one each in Delhi and Gurugram also facing suspension.
- When
- The action was reported on August 26, described as occurring on Wednesday; no year was specified.
- Why
- Officials said the action was intended to address difficulties obtaining medicines, enforce RGHS guidelines, and ensure timely availability.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS)
- Pharmacies affected
- 215 private pharmacies
- Action taken
- Temporary suspension of Transaction Management System processing
- Largest concentration
- Jaipur, with 39 pharmacies facing action
- Other major counts
- Alwar and Sikar, with 20 pharmacies each
- Stated grounds
- Alleged negligence, prolonged medicine unavailability, and dispensing delays
- Additional locations
- One pharmacy each in Delhi and Gurugram also faced temporary TMS suspension
Quotes
Nidhi Patel
RGHS Project Officer
“The objective of RGHS was to ensure timely and uninterrupted availability of essential medicines to eligible beneficiaries.”
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“Negligence or unnecessary delay in medicine distribution is being taken seriously.”
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Sources
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