The government has formed a committee to facilitate the supply of medicines produced by Nepal Aushadhi Limited to the state-owned health facilities.

Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel formed the committee after complaints that some drugs including Citamol, Jivan Jal and other medicines produced by the Limited were not sold, Minister Paudel's secretary stated. 

Minister Paudel on Tuesday held a discussion with the officials of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, and the Limited to facilitate the smooth supply of the Limited's medicines in all three layers of government.  

After the meeting, a committee was formed under the leadership of the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies comprising the representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and Limited.

Spokesperson of the Health Ministry, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, said that a concrete decision would be taken based on the recommendations from the committee. 

Earlier, Minister Paudel said the citizens should be provided with medicines at concessional price, for which the Limited should produce drugs regularly.