Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Health Ministry Lifted The Ban On Medical Representatives Visits To Govt.Hospitals

Health Ministry has lifted the ban imposed on  visits of Medical Representatives to Government Hospitals for promoting their Drug Products it has been reported.A circular in this regard signed by Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Ravindra Ruberu was sent to Directors of All Government Hospitals last week  Health Ministry sources said.

Due to this Medical Representatives in large numbers can be seen these days in front of OPD'S ,Clinics,Rest Rooms of Specialists and Doctors Quarters by disturbing patient care hospital sources have revealed.

Health Ministry has earlier restricted Visiting of Medical Representatives to Government Hospitals and afterwards imposed total ban of such visits to Government Hospitals.Meanwhile according to Sri Lankan Medical Administrators Association the decision on lifting above ban was taken after considering a  huge financial deal finalized between Drug Companies and a higher official of Health Ministry.

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