Public hospitals hand out shelf-sliced drugs

Public hospitals hand out shelf-sliced drugs

The procurement of medicines in Sindh’s public hospitals remains mired in controversy due to repeated violations of established regulations, with many healthcare facilities stocking up on near-expiry drugs in an attempt to curtail expenditures. Despite clear rules against the purchase of near-expiry drugs, hospitals continue to buy medicines with shorter shelf lives as they are significantly cheaper compared to those with longer expiry durations…