In view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection, Medicines may be
issued for three months at a time (in Chronic diseases) through an
authorized representative in special circumstances without requirement
of the beneficiary himself/herself visiting CGHS Wellness Centre
With reference to the above subject and in continuation of the earlier OM of even Number dated 18.03.2020 it is clarified that medicines may be issued/ indented for three months at a time (in Chronic diseases) through an authorized representative in the following special circumstances without requirement of the beneficiary himself/herself visiting Wellness Centre:
i) Elderly beneficiaries aged 60 years and above
ii) Beneficiaries undergoing Immuno-suppressant treatment like organ transplant, chemotherapy , etc „
iii) Un-controlled diabetes,’ decompensated cardiac status
iv) Any other illness compelling stay at home.
The CMOs and other CGHS Staff shall be sensitised to ensure strict compliance with these directions.
Z.15025/12/2020/DIR/CGHS/
Govt. of India
Min. of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
Govt. of India
Min. of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
545-A, Nirman Bhawan, Delhi.
Dated the 20th March, 2020
Dated the 20th March, 2020
OFFICE ORDER
Subject: Guidelines in view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection- issue of medicines With reference to the above subject and in continuation of the earlier OM of even Number dated 18.03.2020 it is clarified that medicines may be issued/ indented for three months at a time (in Chronic diseases) through an authorized representative in the following special circumstances without requirement of the beneficiary himself/herself visiting Wellness Centre:
i) Elderly beneficiaries aged 60 years and above
ii) Beneficiaries undergoing Immuno-suppressant treatment like organ transplant, chemotherapy , etc „
iii) Un-controlled diabetes,’ decompensated cardiac status
iv) Any other illness compelling stay at home.
The CMOs and other CGHS Staff shall be sensitised to ensure strict compliance with these directions.
(Dr. Sanjay Jain)
Director. CGHS
Director. CGHS