Bihar’s Sadar Hospital Faces Scrutiny Over Mismanagement of Expired Medicines, Promises Investigation and Solutions

Recently, Sadar Hospital in Bihar faced serious criticism after a large amount of expired government medicines was found lying around like trash. These medicines, including tablets, syrups, injections, and bandages, were strewn outside the ANM hostel and medicine store, showing a clear lack of care in managing medical supplies.

The medicines discovered had manufacturing and expiry dates from 2018, 2021, and 2022. This indicates that there was no proper checking or disposal of old stock in the hospital. It raises concerns about how the hospital staff has been neglecting their responsibilities for years, ignoring the rules which state that expired medicines should be destroyed under supervision.

This situation not only reflects mismanagement but also poses a health risk as the improper disposal of medical waste can lead to infections. The medicines lying around are not just waste; they represent a failure in the system, with public money being wasted in the process. It is estimated that the value of the discarded medicines is in lakhs of rupees.

While hospital officials have mentioned that an investigation will be carried out, many are skeptical about whether any real action will be taken. There is a growing concern that this incident will be brushed aside and forgotten, rather than leading to accountability and change in how medical waste is handled.

The incident at Katihar Sadar Hospital highlights a serious issue in the healthcare system. If such negligence continues, it could undermine trust in public health facilities, and the situation needs immediate attention to prevent further waste and health risks.