Quoting an official from the department of consumer affairs who requested not to be named, a report from Economic Times (ET) says, "If someone needs just three tablets, why should they buy the entire strip." The customer-patient needs to buy a full strip of medicines even if the doctor has prescribed a few tablets. Last week, during a meeting with representatives from the pharmaceutical sector, the department of consumer affairs communicated it, the official told ET. "While the cost of it may be high, but once all companies start doing it, it will come down," the official told the newspaper. "Cutting medicines packed in very small packs is also a problem as sometimes it leads to exposure of medicine," he added.

Source: Economic Times May 25, 2023 10:54 UTC