Filling up vacancies, access to generic medicines must be top agenda: Experts

Mumbai | Friday | 23rd August, 2019

Summary:

Besides the vacant post, access to generic medicines should also be on top priority." "Branded medicines sold by several companies are expensive as compared to generic medicines which makes it unaffordable for most of the population in lower-income groups . Increase in access to generic medicines will help them to buy good quality medicines at low rates." Not just the rural areas, but also health centres in urban areas should also be structured properly. they should strengthen the services in urban areas as well since many people travel to urban areas for health services..