Expired drug administered to patient in MY Hospital:Patient claims expired medicine used on several patients; hospital admin on toes

The state’s biggest government-run medical facility, Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MYH), has once again landed in controversy after a family alleged that an expired antibiotic was administered to a young patient admitted in its medical ward. The patient’s attendant has also shot a video of the negligence putting the life of the patients at stack.
The complaint has triggered an internal inquiry and renewed public concerns over quality control at the high-footfall tertiary care centre. Expired antibiotic found on drip line The case involves 27-year-old Roshani Singh, admitted on November 12 to Ward 21 with complications arising from ascetic fluid. Her husband, Sagar Singh, said he noticed that the intravenous line connected to his wife carried a vial of Cipro, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which had crossed its expiry date. According to Sagar, he photographed the vial and immediately questioned the staff on duty. The expiry of the drug was on August but was still being administered to the patients, risking their lives. Not just my wife, several other patients were also being given expired doses. I checked the labels myself. he claimed, adding that the staff asked him to meet the superintendent, but he refused out of fear that the treatment of his wife might get affected. Family under financial strain Sagar, who has been caring for Roshani through repeated hospital visits, said he has been unemployed for the last three months due to her ongoing treatment. My only focus is keeping her alive and stable. We trusted the hospital, but this is frightening. he said. Roshani, who remains under observation, is being monitored for possible reactions related to the expired drug. Hospital acknowledges the video, begins probe Hospital superintendent Dr. Ashok Yadav confirmed that the administration has taken cognisance of the complaint. We have been informed about the matter and have initiated an investigation. The medicine batch is being verified and statements from the duty staff are being collected. Action will follow if there is any lapse. he said. Officials said the pharmacy and ward stocks are now being cross-checked to ensure expired material is not in circulation. Recurring safety concerns at MY Hospital This incident adds to the list of safety and negligence concerns frequently raised at the state’s largest public hospital, which handles one of the highest patient loads in Madhya Pradesh. The hospital has faced criticism in the past over sanitation lapses, rat bite incidents, and drug-supply irregularities. Health officials said any confirmed use of expired antibiotics is a serious breach, as it can render treatment ineffective or cause adverse reactions, especially in patients with fragile immunity. What happens next The hospital’s internal committee is expected to submit a preliminary report within the next two to three days. Meanwhile, Roshani continues to receive treatment under monitoring by the medicine department. ​