Government of Nepal
implemented a National Drug Policy (NDP) in 1995.
One of the objectives of the NDP is to improve the
dissemination of accurate, unbiased drug information
within the country. DINoN is a strategic initiative
to develop and disseminate information about the proper
use of drugs, possible adverse reactions, contraindications,
toxicity, drug standards and efficacy, precautions,
and proper storage and handling to health care professionals
in the public and private sector, and to consumers.
A single organization
may not have enough expertise, resources and capacity
to satisfactorily meet the drug information needs
of a wide range of target groups. So, the Drug Information
Network of Nepal (DINoN) was established on 23rd September,
1996 with multisectoral participation including government,
academic and non-government institutions to provide
unbiased information on drugs to various constituency
groups
