Reasons for excess unused medicines in India 2023

Published by A. Minhas, Jan 3, 2024
According to a survey about medicine wastage conducted in June 2023, the majority of respondents stated that chemist sell a higher minimum quantity than what is needed, which has resulted in medicine wastage among Indian households. By contrast, 14 percent of respondents said that doctors prescribe more medicine than necessary.

Reasons for excess unused medicines across India as of June 2023

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Release date

June 2023

Region

India

Survey time period

June 13, 2023

Number of respondents

11,895 respondents

Special properties

across 322 districts in India

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Survey question: What are the key reasons that you end up with excess quantities of medicines?

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