Dhaka, April 26 -- The High Court (HC) on Thursday directed the government to take necessary steps to stop sale of antibiotic drugs without registered doctors' prescriptions.
The court ordered the Director General (DG) of the Directorate of Drug Administration to issue a circular to this effect within two days of receiving the order.
The DG will issue the circular so that the Deputy Commissioner and the Civil Surgeon take steps to stop the sale of antibiotic drugs without registered doctors' prescriptions.
The HC also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned of the government to explain as to why selling of antibiotics without prescriptions of registered doctors should not be declared illegal. Health Secretary, Public Administratio...