Calling it "malpractice", doctors are being reported for using brand name instead of generic medications

It’s happening overseas, can such drastic measures be coming soon Stateside?

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday urged residents in Region 12, or Southwestern Mindanao, to immediately report doctors who continue to insist on the use of branded medicines instead of generic products to their patients.

Dr. Abdullah Dumama Jr., DOH Region 12 director, said the health department earlier launched a crackdown against such malpractice, which has reportedly been going on in several parts of the region.

“Concerned parties only need to file a written incident report to our office and we will immediately act on it,” he said.

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