HDMC plans to set up generic medicine stores at its hospitals

Hubballi: Three generic medicine stores will arise on the premises of HDMC-owned hospitals within the dual cities. The civic body's bold mission could be a truth in a month.

The HDMC has decided to have generic drugs centres in Chitaguppi Hospital and Old Hubballi Hospital and Dharwad. The centres were allocated to Pratap Kamble, Vinod Dalbhanjan and Red Cross.

When the HDMC invited programs, 18 other folks had applied. Three names had been finalized by way of the health division and the proposal was once tabled sooner than the council which authorized them a meeting.

Dr Prabhu Biradar, health officer, HDMC, mentioned, "After the approval, we have started looking for the places to provide for generic drugs. Officers have been asked to look for the space on the premises of Chitaguppi hospital. For each centre, there is a need for 120sqft."

He additionally mentioned there is no area available at Old Hubballi Hospital the place brief arrangements will likely be made. "Once we get adequate place in old Hubballi hospital, the center will be shifted there. In Dharwad, we have space for the center," he added.


Hajarat Ali Kukanur, an auto driving force, mentioned it's tricky to spend just about Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 monthly on drugs as some are prescribed from outside. "If we start getting generic medicine, it will be helpful for us. The government should insist doctors prescribe generic medicine compulsory," he mentioned.


Dr M C Sindhur, mentioned that quality generic drugs should be made available at the centres. "The authorities should keep a watch on these centres. There should not be commercialization or selling without billing. Without prescriptions no drugs should be sold, center should have adequate stock of drugs," he mentioned.


Many generic drug properties opened in Hubballi-Dharwad previously few months. To meet the demand, the HDMC will open three generic drug centres.


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