Department of Drug Administration Director General recalled over unauthorized price hikes
Summary
The Director General of the Department of Drug Administration, Narayan Prasad Dhakal, has been recalled following allegations of unauthorized medicine price hikes. A three-member expert committee will investigate the matter as directed by the Prime Minister's Office.
Key Points
- Narayan Prasad Dhakal, Director General of the Department of Drug Administration, was recalled due to unauthorized medicine price hikes.
- Health and Population Minister Nisha Mehta made the recall decision on Thursday night.
- The Prime Minister's Office instructed Health Secretary Bikash Devkota to form a three-member committee to investigate the price hike allegations.
- Lawmakers, including Rajiv Khatri of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, have raised concerns about irregularities and a possible multi-billion rupee scam in drug management.
