Revised medicine policy at Rohtak PGIMS to benefit 7K OPD patients
Pt BD Sharma PGIMS Rohtak has revised its OPD medicine distribution policy. Patients will now receive a 30-day supply of free medicines in one visit. The authorities said the initiative had been taken for the patients' welfare and to improve healthcare system.
What is the PGIMS's decision regarding the 30-day supply of medicines to patients?
The PGIMS authorities have revised its OPD medicine distribution policy. Under the new system, the patients will now receive a 30-day supply of free medicines during a single visit. The decision marks a major shift from the previous short-term distribution model and is designed to provide better convenience and continuity in treatment for patients.
What was the earlier provision for medicine distribution at the PGIMS?
Earlier, the PGIMS used to provide medicines only for three to four days at a time, even if the patient had a prescription for a longer duration. As a result, the patients had to make frequent visits to the hospital just to collect their prescribed medication. This led to increased travel costs, longer waiting time and unnecessary crowding at the OPD.
How many patients visit the PGIMS daily and from which regions do they come?
The PGIMS Rohtak serves over 7,000 OPD patients every day. People visit from across Haryana, including far-off districts such as Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Rewari, Mahendragarh, and Kaithal. Many patients also come from neighbouring states such as Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. This high patient load underscores the importance of reforms that improve efficiency and reduce repeated visits.
What is the aim behind introducing the 30-day medicine supply scheme?
The main objectives of the initiative are to reduce the number of unnecessary hospital visits by the patients, ease the financial and physical burden on patients who travel long distances, minimise crowding at the OPD block and improve the healthcare services. Officials estimate that the change could reduce the OPD load by 10 to 15 per cent, especially by eliminating visits made solely for medicine collection.
What preparations has the PGIMS made to implement the scheme smoothly?
To ensure the successful and uninterrupted implementation of the new policy, the PGIMS has secured an adequate stock of medicines. The policy has already come into effect. Medical Superintendent Dr Kundan Mittal, who led the reform, stated that the hospital was fully prepared to handle the new model. Dr HK Aggarwal, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health Sciences, and Prof SK Singhal, Director of the PGIMS, have expressed their full support, calling the policy a progressive and patient-friendly measure that reflects strong administrative commitment. Dr Aggarwal claims that this policy reform will bring substantial relief to thousands of patients and may serve as a model for similar government healthcare institutions across the region.
