Some 52 essential drugs still in short supply: Minister

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By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

Parliament, Agust 8 (Daily Miror)- Some 52 essential drugs are still in short supply in the country whereas there is no shortage of life saving drugs, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said today.

He told Parliament that substitutes are available for the essential drugs that are in short supply.

The Minister said orders have already been placed to procure the drugs in short supply and that the situation will come to normal soon.

He said there was a shortage of 250 essential drugs last year and that it has now decreased to 52.

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Ram P Thursday, 08 August 2024 03:09 PM

It is sad to see Ranil distributing money but has failed to help the Health Ministry to get the essential drugs. Is he a suitable person to be our next President?

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Premalal Perera Thursday, 08 August 2024 04:18 PM

What an achievement.

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Lanki Thursday, 08 August 2024 07:53 PM

You have been a minister long enough to rectify the shortages. Please resign, you cannot do the job.

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Herman Perera Friday, 09 August 2024 04:23 AM

Most probably the Pharmaceutical companies are not offering 10%.

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