Archive · 21 May 2025
SMIMER Doctors Instructed to Prioritize Generic Medicine Prescriptions
Doctors at Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER) are now being told to prescribe cheaper, generic medicines whenever possible.
This decision came after complaints that patients were being forced to buy expensive brand-name drugs, even when the same medicine was available at a lower price.
The hospital has two pharmacies, one for generic and one for branded medicines.
The goal is to reduce the cost of healthcare for patients.
The mayor has also suggested giving more space to the generic medicine store.
SMIMER doctors instructed to prescribe generic medicines when available.
Decision made due to concerns over patients buying expensive branded drugs unnecessarily.
Two medical stores on campus: one for generic, one for branded medicines.
Complaints arose alleging doctors preferred prescribing branded medicines.
Consideration for providing more space to the generic medicine store.
- Who
- SMIMER doctors and patients.
- What
- Doctors at SMIMER have been instructed to prescribe generic medicines.
- When
- Recently, following a SMIMER executive board meeting.
- Where
- Surat, at the Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER).
- Why
- To reduce treatment costs for patients and address concerns about unnecessary prescriptions of expensive branded drugs.
- Hospital
- Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER)
- Who
- Doctors at SMIMER
- What
- Prescribe generic medicines
- Why
- Following an executive board meeting
- Goal
- To cut patient costs
- Details
- Two medical stores on campus: generic and branded