Kozhikode: The pharmacy located in front of the main entrance of Kozhikode Medical College has been closed due to shortage of medicines. This pharmacy, which provides medicines to cancer patients and others, had to shut down because of non-payment of dues by the state government.
Reports indicate that the state government owes 8 months’ worth of arrears to drug companies. Due to the non-payment, medicine suppliers ceased supplying drugs to the pharmacy on the 10th of this month. The drug companies had previously written to the Health Minister requesting payment of the outstanding dues. However, no action was taken, leading the pharmaceutical companies to halt distribution of medicines even to cancer patients.
As a result, cancer and dialysis patients are suffering. This situation has caused significant hardship for patients of Kozhikode Medical College, who now face the burden of purchasing medicines that previously cost Rs. 8,000 but now amount to Rs. 30,000.
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