The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Ghana Medical Association(GMA) has described as unethical, the unauthorised sale of drugs by some doctors.
A press statement issued by the GMA said such practice by these doctors are clearly geared towards “profit making”
“The GMA is reliably informed that, some doctors are engaged in the business of promoting and/ or selling of drugs to their patients /clients in the consulting rooms.In the opinion of the National Executive Committee of GMA this practice is unethical and should not be encouraged,” it indicated.
[contextly_sidebar id=”4cbqY9r9WFttAm0lWBzbbdTRL23c0DHz”]“Some of these drugs include cellgivity and others.This practice by doctors involved can be described as a case of interest since the motive is clearly geared towards profit making,” it added.
The GMA therefore, advised health institutions to be vigilant and intensify supervision to stem the phenomenon.
It further warned that the law will deal ruthlessly with anyone found on the wrong side of the law.
This stern warning might be part of measures to cut down on false medication.
In 2014, a 5-year-old dispensing technician who was alleged to have been operating as a medical doctor and pharmacist for the past six years was arrested by the police.
The suspect, identified as David Asare Darko, reportedly practised medicine and dentistry without qualification and a licence as a registered medical practitioner under the Health Professionals Regulatory Bodies Act.
According to the police, Darko was also operating as the owner of Darko Drug Store at the Tema European Market, where he offered his services as a medical doctor.
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By: Marian Efe Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana