Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has issued a significant directive. Hospitals and medical practitioners must now allow patients to purchase medicines from any licensed pharmacy. Patients will receive their prescriptions directly. This move aims to prevent unfair trade practices and protect patient consumer rights.

“By law, no one can be forced to buy medicines from a particular pharmacy. We have passed orders today. Patients can buy medicines wherever they wish,” FDA commissioner Mundhe…

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has issued a significant directive. Hospitals and medical practitioners must now allow patients to purchase medicines from any licensed…