The applicant must be a permanent resident in Dubai, and meet financial eligibility conditions
Doctors, however, describe the trend as being "penny wise, pound foolish," since in many cases, patients have had to ultimately consult a medical practitioner for their ailments after it takes a turn for the worse.
"I know of a pharmacist who has more patients than a doctor. All this is because doctors charge high consultation fees and people can't afford it," Mohammed Kareem, a resident, said, adding: "Every time you have flu or fever and you go to a doctor, you end up paying a hefty sum."
Doctors think otherwise. "This is an illegal practice as pharmacists are barred from prescribing drugs, even for minor ailments," points out Dr R. Kumar.
The applicant must be a permanent resident in Dubai, and meet financial eligibility conditions
The cost of the service starts at Dh30, depending on the type and complexity of the required tests
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