By Chaminda Silva
Diabetic patients have been affected by a shortage of insulin in government hospitals, according to Consultant Physician Dr. Chamal Sanjeeva, Professional Forum of Physicians for Medical and Civil Rights.
Patients attending the diabetes clinic at the National Hospital earlier this week had to leave without receiving insulin, Dr. Sanjeewa said.
The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) has reportedly issued letters of credit to procure approximately 1.75 million units of insulin from an Indian supplier. During a review meeting on 21 November, chaired by the former Secretary to the Ministry of Health, the Deputy Director of the Medical Supplies Division said the registration certificate required for importing the insulin had been renewed. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) had yet to issue the relevant certificate.
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