President of the Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) South Punjab, Muhammad Akhtar Butt, has expressed serious concern over the artificial shortage and black marketing of life-saving medicines, urging authorities to take strict action against those responsible.
PCDA demands action against elements involved in creating artificial shortage of medicines
MULTAN, Jun 17 (APP): President of the Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) South Punjab, Muhammad Akhtar Butt, has expressed serious concern over the artificial shortage and black marketing of life-saving medicines, urging authorities to take strict action against those responsible.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, he alleged that the collusion between certain distributors and representatives of pharmaceutical companies has led to the artificial scarcity of essential medicines, causing severe difficulties for patients and the general public.
He said that some elements, in pursuit of personal interests and sales targets, supply a large quantity of medicines to selected individuals, while invoices are sometimes issued in the names of doctors and hospitals. This practice, he added, adversely affects the availability of medicines in the open market.
Muhammad Akhtar Butt termed such practices unethical and contrary to established rules and regulations. He stated that these actions not only deprive small medical store owners of their rightful share but also encourage black marketing.
The PCDA South Punjab president also urged the health department and other relevant authorities to take notice of the situation and strengthen monitoring and enforcement measures. He stressed that effective action was essential to eliminate artificial shortages, curb black marketing, and ensure that patients receive necessary medicines on time and at reasonable prices.
