The Special Gazette Notification on price reduction of 48 widely used Essential Drugs has been issued this noon after Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne has signed it .According to the Gazette Notification prices of 48 Essential Drugs are due to be reduced with effect from midnight tonight the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine has announced.
Some of the Essential Drugs subjected to price reduction under the Gazette Notification are Diabetic Drug "Metformin", Cholesterol Drug "Atovastatin" ,Drugs prescribe for High Blood Pressure "Losartan",Enalapril,"Clopidogrel","Atenelol","Asprin" prescribe to avoid heart attacks,"Amoxicilin" Pill/Tablet/Liquid, Pain Killer "Paracetamol" ,"Thyroxine"Tablets prescribe for Thyroid Gland related problems, Inhalation Drug "Salbutamol" and Gastritis" Drug "Omeprazole".
The price reduction list of the 48 Essential Drugs should be displayed in every Drug selling outlet for the benefit of patients and Pharmacist should sell these drugs according to the Maximum Retail Price recommended through the Gazette the Ministry has stated.
Legal action will be taken against hose who violate the regulations in the Gazette Notification under the article 132 of the National Medicinal Drug Policy the Ministry has stressed.
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