CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Kerala to launch online monitoring system of drugs in govt hospitals - The Indian Practitioner.

Detailed explanation-2: -The new Kerala Drug Management System has been conceptualized to ensure better distribution of medicines across state-run hospitals amid allegations of shortage of medicines in the state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kerala to introduce online monitoring system for drug management - The Hindu.

Detailed explanation-4: -The patient has to upload the prescription issued by Doctor. Before dispatching the medicines the prescription(s) should be verified. This can be done only for specific drugs and medicines. The delivery should be personally made to the patient.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, have guidelines on the sale of Schedule H and Schedule X drugs. These can be sold only on prescription and there are specific rules, including for labeling.