Patients Suffering Due to Pharmaceutical Company Incentives

Pharmaceutical companies are competing among themselves by offering lucrative incentives to doctors. These incentives include their own manufactured medicines, various electronics, foreign trips, household goods, and even cash. As a result, many doctors are prescribing specific brands—sometimes even substandard or unnecessary medications—just to receive these benefits. This is not only draining patients’ pockets but also putting public health at serious risk. Concerned stakeholders are demanding urgent measures to stop this disorder in the healthcare sector.