The Society of Government Pharmacists has alleged that unqualified individuals at private pharmacies are dispensing medicines, including antibiotics, to the public. Addressing the media, Chairman of the Society Ajith Thilakaratne said that these pharmacies are dispensing medicine to patients without prescriptions. “When a patient says they have a cold or cough, antibiotics are freely given. The Health Ministry has issued specific guidelines for doctors to follow regarding prescriptions for antibiotics. It is a serious issue when an ordinary person at a pharmacy provides antibiotics to the public,” he said. Ajith Thilakaratne also pointed out that many issues arise when pharmacies…
Unqualified staff giving antibiotics, Pharmacists’ Group warns
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