Essential drug supplies resume after health dept clears pending dues

THE persistent shortage of essential medicines in Delhi government hospitals is being addressed, with the health department recently clearing ₹90 crore in overdue payments to suppliers.

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As a result, over 600 of the 800 essential drugs required by hospitals are now available, with ongoing efforts to meet the remaining demand, according to officials.

The crisis began last month when suppliers suspended deliveries, citing unpaid dues from the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), the body responsible for managing drug procurement for state hospitals.