No shortage of essential drugs: Min

TNN | Apr 9, 2020, 04:47 IST

Thiruvananthapuram: Health minister K K Shailaja here on Wednesday sought to allay the fears that state may soon run out of emergency medicines. Terming such fears as baseless, the minister said there was enough stock of emergency medicines.
“The state drug controller has informed that the state currently has a reserve of emergency medicines that can cater to the demands for next two months. The government keeps a track on the availability of as many as 30 drugs which people take routinely for cardiac problems, renal issues, stroke and diabetes. Availability of medicines from 25 companies are under close watch. Government agencies keep in touch with such companies and take all efforts to ensure regular supply of emergency medicines. Hence, there is no need for people to panic and attempts to stockpile such medicines is unwarranted,” the minister said.
If anybody is facing problems in accessing medicine, they may contact district drug inspectors. In case of emergency, assistant drug controller can be contacted at 7403006100, the minister said. tnn