Last Updated on January 5, 2024 by The Health Master
Introduction
The Pharma Sahi Daam App is a revolutionary application for the control of drug pricing and authenticity in Karnataka. With its introduction, the drug control department is set to witness tremendous changes in its operations, promoting efficiency and transparency.
Pharma Sahi Daam App
This article will focus on the advantages and integration of the Pharma Sahi Daam App in Karnataka’s drug control department.
In this blog, we’ll cover everything from why the app was created to how it works and what it has achieved so far and how it has made a difference in the state of Karnataka. So, let’s delve in!
Overview of Pharma Sahi Daam App
Pharma Sahi Daam App is designed to ensure that pharmaceutical products are sold at their appropriate price. The app was launched in Karnataka in 2018 and since then, it has been a game-changer in controlling drug prices.
The app comes with features that make it unique and efficient. It allows users to check the price of medicines in real-time and ensures that the prices of the products sold are not higher than the Retail Price (MRP) set by the manufacturer.
The need for Pharma Sahi Daam App in Karnataka
The irrational rise in drug prices has become a significant issue for residents of Karnataka. The Pharma Sahi Daam App is Karnataka’s solution to this problem.
The app curbs malpractices such as overpricing of drugs and promotes transparency in the pharmaceutical sector. It has been successful in controlling drug prices a standard for prices across the state.
Integration of Pharma Sahi Daam App in Karnataka’s drug control department
The Pharma Sahi Daam App has been integrated into the drug control department, ensuring effective monitoring of drug prices. The app has made it easier for consumers to access accurate information and purchase medicines at a reasonable price.
Impact of Pharma Sahi Daam App on the pharmaceutical industry
The introduction of the Pharma Sahi Daam App has significantly impacted the pharmaceutical industry in Karnataka.
The app promotes transparency in drug pricing and ensures that consumers are not overcharged for medicines. It sets a standard for drug prices across the state and curbs malpractices such as overpricing.
BT Khanapure, Drugs Controller, Karnataka said: “The aim of the Pharma Sahi Dam is to ensure that all medicines are sold at fair and reasonable prices. The intent is to ensure high quality medicines can be accessed by the patient. This brings in the data collection, compilation, monitoring of the movement of the scheduled and non-scheduled formulations. It also helps keep tabs on the collection and purchase of the medicines marketed in the state.”
Dr. Amaresh Tumbagi, Additional Drugs Controller, Karnataka said:”The biggest gain is the affordability, availability of essential quality drugs with the use of Pharma Sahi Daam app. It indicates the price pattern of the drug molecule available in the market to both the doctor and the patient. To this end, Pharma Sahi Daam plays an advisory role to the purchaser or patient to request doctors to prescribe generic medicines so that it becomes within one’s means to buy it. Besides, it assists the Karnataka Price Monitoring Resource Unit (KPMRU) staff to identify medicines that are being sold more than the ceiling price fixed by NPPA”.
Conclusion
The Pharma Sahi Daam’s innovative control system marks a significant step towards reducing fraud and promoting transparency in the pharmaceutical industry.
By integrating an App that standardises drug registration and allows for real-time drug movement pricing, the system has eliminated the need for excessive paperwork, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
However, challenges such as low registration awareness and hesitation from stakeholders still exist, making it difficult to achieve widespread adoption.
The Pharma Sahi Daam’s efforts in promoting curbing practices and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry represent a positive change, and it is hoped that more stakeholders will come on board to revolutionize the system further.
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