Soon doctors will have to follow a set of strict guidelines while writing a medical prescription. The guidelines include mentioning the generic and brand name of medicines branch of medication (ayurveda homeopathy allopathy etc) and the doctors' registration numbers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in the process of formulating the guidelines which will ensure safe prescriptions for patients. The officials recently met representatives from associations like modern medicine ayurveda and unani to finalise the details. Dr Jayesh Lele general secretary of Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra said 'To have a patient-friendly prescription we are drafting guidelines on how