rti-for-drug-stock-government-hospital
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Drug stock at govt hospital — RTI to CMO
Direct answer. File RTI to CMO AND State Drugs Controller. Ask current drug-stock register, daily-issue records, indent-vs-supply, expiry-list disposal.
Legal framework
- Essential Drugs List (national + state).
- Free Drugs Initiative under NHM.
- Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940.
5 questions to ask
- Current stock register.
- Daily-issue records (last 30 days).
- Indent vs supply.
- Expiry-list disposal.
- Stock-out alerts.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Chief Medical Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Drug & medicine stock Hospital [..] — please furnish (1) stock register, (2) daily issues, (3) indent vs supply, (4) expiry, (5) stock-out alerts. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Asking for patient-wise issue — privacy.
- Skipping NHM Free Drugs alignment.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoHFW/A/2018/000234 — drug-stock disclosable.
- Right to Health SC orders.
Pro tips
- Pair with State Drugs Controller.
- RWA/community-collective stronger.
FAQ
- Q: Out-of-stock essential drug — patient compensation? Right-to-health framework.
- Q: Generic vs branded? RTI for policy.
Related reading
Sources
- Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940. NHM Free Drugs Initiative.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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