Penalties may be imposed for free distribution of medicines
By Amina Nazarli
A penalty may be imposed for conducting advertising campaigns,
accompanied by free distribution of medicines or provision of free
medical services.
These changes are proposed to the Code of Administrative Offenses,
which were discussed at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on
Health on June 1.
The changes stipulate introduction of a penalty for carrying out
advertising actions accompanied by free distribution, sale of
medicines, provision of paid or free medical services, for
individuals in the amount of 300 to 500 manats ($177-$294), for
officials - from 800 to 1,000 manats ($473-$592), for legal
entities - from 1,000 to 2,000 manats ($592-$1,184).
Besides, under the proposed amendments, in case taking of
medicines and using medical equipment without a doctor's
prescription can be accompanied by some additional effect, this
should be indicated in the advertisement, and there must be noted
the need to consult a doctor or specialist in this case.
Addressing the meeting, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee
Ahliman Amiraslanov also underlined the necessity of controlling
the antibiotics usage.
“A new research in the field of molecular biology revealed that the use of antibiotics adversely affects the genes of people, leads to serious consequences and diseases. Perhaps, the consequences are not observed immediately, but they manifest themselves later. Unintentional use of antibiotics can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, in Azerbaijan, it is necessary to take the prescription of antibiotics under strict control,” he clarified.
The relevant executive bodies should take measures in this regard,” he said.
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