Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Orissa High Court Orders Generic Drug Prescriptions at Hospital
Imagine you go to a hospital and need medicine.
Sometimes, the hospital gives medicine for free through a program called Niramaya.
But, if they don't have the free medicine, the High Court wants the doctors to write a prescription for a generic version of the medicine, using special hospital paper.
This helps patients get the medicine they need, even if the free supply runs out.
The hospital is also trying to make sure they always have enough medicine available and will put up signs to let people know which medicines are in stock.
Orissa High Court directs doctors to prescribe generic medicines if free drugs are unavailable.
The directive applies to Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH).
The court noted the unavailability of free drugs at Niramaya counters.
Doctors should prescribe generic medicines on hospital pads, not plain paper.
Hospital authorities are working to streamline drug distribution.
- Who
- The Orissa High Court issued the directive to doctors.
- What
- The Orissa High Court directed doctors to prescribe generic medicines when free drugs are unavailable at Niramaya counters.
- When
- The order was passed recently.
- Where
- At Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack, India.
- Why
- To ensure patients receive necessary medications, even if free drugs aren't available.
Patient Needs
Hospital Logistics
Drug Availability
Patient Needs
Ensuring patients receive the medication they need, regardless of free drug availability, is paramount.
Hospital Logistics
Hospital's challenges in maintaining drug stock.
- Court
- Orissa High Court
- Hospital
- SCBMCH
- Location
- Cuttack, India
- Free Medicine Program
- Niramaya
- Drugs Provided
- 329 free drugs