Lack of these 22 types of medicine including Citamole

KATHMANDU: WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021 – While the Covid-19 epidemic is disrupting people’s lives, there is a shortage of life-saving medicine. According to the Nepal Pharmaceutical Practitioners Association, there is a shortage of 22 types of medicines in the market.

Gautam Gupta, president of the Jhapa district branch of the Association of Pharmaceutical Practitioners, has sent a letter to the Biratnagar branch office of the Department of Drug Management requesting for necessary arrangements for the supply of medicine.

“As there is a shortage of life-saving and essential medicines in pharmacies, I request you to make the necessary arrangements for the supply of medicines as soon as possible,” the letter said.