Capital's administration continues surveillance on shortage of Dexamethasone.

ISLAMABAD -- The district administration has continued its surveillance taking serious notice of shortage of the medicine, tablet Dexamethasone of all strengths in some pharmacies in the federal capital.

Earlier through a notification, all the pharmacies have been asked to ensure the uninterrupted supply and availability of the medicine at the prevalent rates.

The medicine will be sold only to consumers with valid prescription having stamp and signature of a registered medical practitioner having Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) registration number on it.

Moreover, for every sale, the pharmacies and retailers will keep a copy of prescription and ensure entry into the sale register for purposes of record and audit by the Assistant Commissioners.

Similarly...