Are 50% of the Medicines We Take Unnecessary? Ft. B. Rajan (Ex-Pharmacy Council President)

Are more than half of the medicines we consume completely unnecessary? In this eye-opening episode of Congressukaaran - Spilling The Beanz (Season 3), B. Rajan, the former President of the Kerala State Pharmacy Council, breaks down the hidden politics, policy failures, and structural challenges within India’s and Kerala's healthcare sectors.We dive deep into why a state with just 3% of the population consumes 10% of the country's medicine, the stagnation of the highly anticipated 'Pharma Park' project, and how the current "lowest-cost" government tender system directly impacts drug quality. Rajan also highlights the crucial, yet overlooked role of clinical pharmacists in preventing over-medication and tackling the dangerous rise of antibiotic resistance.Make sure to rate, follow, and subscribe to the podcast for more raw, insightful conversations with industry experts and political leaders.