Majithia:Pharma firm given favours

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Updated At : 11:57 AM Feb 27, 2020 IST

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Majithia:Pharma firm given favours

n Majithia said when it came to light that buprenorphine tablets were being diverted illegally, the Health Secretary ordered an inquiry, but Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu over-ruled him and sought report from civil surgeons

n He said that in January, Sidhu tried to close the case by issuing a warning to erring officials when the Secretary was on leave

n Majithia said the minister favoured Rusan Pharma that had been blacklisted after its medicines failed mandatory tests, but instead of taking action against the firm, it was relisted on the govt panel

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