Pharmacies also bear the brunt of drug shortage

Despite consistent registration, a big shortage of drugs remains in the health sector. In the months of January and February this year, about 88 drugs were registered with Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) excluding temporary registration. Till date, the total number of drugs registered was around 1,759.

In the recent Meet the Press, Lyonchoen asked the health minister to submit a health report on drug shortage that will be submitted in…