DNA: MCI cracks the whip on errant hospitals, doctors; directs them to prescribe generic drugs

The implication of this directive is huge as India moves to mitigate healthcare costs across the nation.

DNA: MCI cracks the whip on errant hospitals, doctors; directs them to prescribe generic drugs

New Delhi: The Medical Council of India (MCI) on Saturday directed the hospitals and doctors across the country to prescribe generic drugs to patients.

The implication of this directive is immense as India moves to mitigate healthcare costs across the nation.

This DNA report examines how the MCI directive is going to impact all the stakeholders.

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