Guidelines for use of Remdesivir injunctions

The hospitals which use Remdesivir drug shall record the batch number and the daily dose administered in the patient case sheet which shall be duly attested by the treating physician. The stock details of the drug shall be recorded in the exclusive stock register. The Vial of the drug shall be preserved for inspection.

MoHFW extends timeline for CS (MA) beneficiaries to procure medicines for chronic diseases from local pharmacies on existing prescriptions till 30.09.2020

To reinforce guidelines on social distancing, the government had previously elucidated that CS (MA) beneficiaries who required medicines for chronic diseases could purchase them from their local pharmacies. Such purchases should be based on prescriptions already held by the beneficiaries and issued by Authorised Medical Attendants. The Government has now extended the deadline for making such purchases to 30th September 2020. Moreover, the concerned Ministry/ Department/ Organisation will continue processing medical claims for reimbursement, submitted by the beneficiaries.

Rajasthan PCB exempts healthcare facilities from depositing back fees.

RSPCB exempted the health care facilities from depositing back fee (gap period fee for operation without authorization/consent) while seeking authorization under bio-medical waste rules and consent to operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.