After probe, BMC recommends: Blacklist one firm, debar four others from contracts

Mumbai | Wednesday | 6th March, 2019

Summary:

For example, while Danazole 200 mg was over used 475 per cent times, Respoules 2 ml containing Budesonide was over used 342 per cent times and Ulinastatin 5 ml vial was over consumed 212 per cent times. However, the companies have been asked to supply medicines till their contracts are over, it added. “In 2017, we purchased medicines worth Rs 46 crore for two years… 40 per cent excess medicines were also bought. According to the report, most hospitals had used up their two-year stock in one year. According to the inquiry report, which was submitted to the BMC in January, most of the suppliers had failed to supply the required quantity of medicines on time..