KATHMANDU, April 17: The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has warned that doctors providing medical advice or prescribing medicines through social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram without proper examination will face disciplinary action.
Issuing an “urgent notice,” NMC directed medical practitioners to immediately stop prescribing medicines without directly examining patients and to refrain from violating patient privacy.
In a statement issued by Registrar Dr Satish Kumar Dev, the council said that prescribing medicines through social media without clinical examination is irresponsible and unscientific, and poses serious risks to patients’ health.
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The NMC further instructed doctors to strictly follow professional ethics while practicing in the sensitive field of healthcare. It emphasized that any patient-related videos or content shared publicly must ensure full privacy protection, including masking patients’ faces and identities.
It also stated that any health-related information or consultation shared on social media must be based on scientific evidence, verified facts, and professional standards.
The NMC warned that any violation of these directives will result in strict action under the Nepal Medical Council Act and other prevailing laws.
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