Last Updated on December 1, 2024 by The Health Master
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In a recent crackdown on hospital, the Drug Control Administration Telangana (DCA Telangana) uncovered a shocking case of price gouging at a multi-speciality hospital in Malakpet, Hyderabad.
The hospital was found to be charging patients exorbitant prices for essential medicines, often ten times the actual cost.
DCA Telangana Raids Expose Price Gouging
DCA Telangana officials conducted a surprise raid on the hospital, located in Judges Colony, Malakpet, after receiving numerous complaints from patients.
During the inspection, they seized sales bills that revealed the extent of the overcharging.
Overpriced Medicines: A List of Outrage
The list of overpriced medicines included:
- Avil Injection (Pheniramine Maleate Injection): Used to treat allergic conditions.
- Zofer Injection (Ondansetron Injection): Used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
- NSL 100 IV Fluid: A common intravenous fluid.
- IV Sets: Used for administering medications intravenously.
- Spafast-D Injection (Thiocolchicoside + Diclofenac Injection): Used for pain relief.
For instance, the Zofer injection, which has a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs. 13.35, was being sold for a staggering Rs. 150.
Similarly, the NSL 100 IV fluid, priced at Rs. 22, was being sold for Rs. 180.
Legal Action Initiated
The DCA Telangana has registered a case against the hospital under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
“We will take strict action against all those involved in this illegal activity,” said VB Kamalasan Reddy, Director General of DCA Telangana.”
“No one is above the law, and we will ensure that patients are not exploited.”
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What is the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013?
It is a government order that regulates the prices of essential medicines in India.
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What are the penalties for overcharging patients for medicines?
The penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both.
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