In the latest scandal to hit the Indian Pharma industry, the Medical Council of India (MCI) is trying to get the names of around 200 doctors from two Pharma giants, Piramal Healthcare and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, about a junket to Turkey, Istanbul, for a Diabetic Conference and a Conference in Hyderabad, India, all expenses paid.
But having received no replies from the two companies, they have now approached the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), asking it to exercise its powers as the drug companies come under their sphere and as they are not divulging any names. Sources in the DCGI confirmed that letters were indeed issued to the companies, looking for information on doctors allegedly sponsored by them.
Unholy Nexus of Doctors and Drug Firms Denounced
The unedifying role played by doctors and drug companies came to the fore at the congress of the world’s federation of consumer groups at Sydney.
The unedifying role played by doctors and drug companies came to the fore at the congress of the world’s federation of consumer groups at Sydney.
”The companies did not respond properly when we sought names of doctors and their registration numbers. We have no option but to approach DCGI to get the details from the companies,” Dr Desai said.
When contacted, GV Prasad, vice chairman and CEO, Dr Reddy's downplayed the issues saying “We have received a letter from DCGI seeking some information which has been provided.”
Net Laid Out for Money Hungry Doctors
The Federal Government of Australia has decided to crackdown on unethical doctors who accept gifts from pathological labs, in return for sending patients to them.
The Federal Government of Australia has decided to crackdown on unethical doctors who accept gifts from pathological labs, in return for sending patients to them.
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WHO takes initiative to fight corruption tainted medicine production-supply chain
The WHO has estimated that about 10%- 25% of the funds allocated for the disbursement of medicines to the public by the governments globally gets misused or lost
The WHO has estimated that about 10%- 25% of the funds allocated for the disbursement of medicines to the public by the governments globally gets misused or lost
China Cracks the Whip on Pharmaceutical Companies Involved in Bribery
China's Ministry of Health has embarked on a drive of ridding the pharmaceutical industry off corrupt practices.
China's Ministry of Health has embarked on a drive of ridding the pharmaceutical industry off corrupt practices.
