Monday, August 8, 2016

Health Ministry Has Invited The Oncolologists To Discuss On Controversial Russian Made Cancer Drug Supplied To The Cancer Hospital

Image result for cancer drugsThe Ministry of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine has invited the Oncologists[Cancer Specialists] attached to the Maharagama Cancer Hospital to discuss why the some oncologists are refusing to administer  the controversial Russian Made Drug "Herticad" to the patients which  supplied  to the  hospital.

The drug which is widely used  to treat breast cancer had been refused to use by  some oncologists attached to the Cancer Hospital  citing quality problems it has been reported.

oncologists here earlier administered. The drug made in Switzerland but as it is expensive the Independent drug regulatory authority had decided to purchase the Russian Made "Herticad",drug which is cheaper than the  earlier drug made  in Switzerland.

Although the price is low, the quality of the Russian Made Drug Is up to the standard the Health Ministry has stated.

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