Yes, a doctor should mention the registration number issued to him by the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council on the prescription made by him to his patients.

It is mandatory for a registered medical practitioner to mention his registration number issued to him by Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council on the payment receipt/money receipt issued by him to his/her patients. However, if he fails to do so, the Medical Council of India or the respective State Medical Council can take disciplinary action against him.

As per the provisions of Clause 1.4 of Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulation, 2002 the Registered Medical Practitioner must mention the registration number accorded to him by the State Medical Council/Medical Council of India on the prescription made by him for his patients. The provision of Clause 1.4 of Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulation, 2002 is reproduced hereunder:

“1.4 Display of registration numbers:

1.4.1 Every physician shall display the registration number accorded to him by the State Medical Council/Medical Council of India in his clinic and in all his prescriptions, certificates, and moneyreceipts given to his patients.”

Further, vide letter bearing no. MCI-211(2)(gen)/2014-Ethics/55202 dated 30.01.2015 the Medical Council of India has laid down the guidelines and model prescription format for a Registered Medical Practitioner to make prescription. As per the said letter dated 30.01.2015, the medical practitioner is required to mention his registration number on the prescription made by him to his patients. If the Registered Medical Practitioner fails to mention his registration number on prescription, it amounts to misconduct under Clause 7.3 of Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulation, 2002 and disciplinary action can be taken against the said registered medical practitioner for the same. The provisions of Clause 7.3 of Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulation, 2002 are reproduced hereunder:

“7. MISCONDUCT: The following acts of commission or omission on the part of a physician shall constitute professional misconduct rendering him/her liable for disciplinary action:

7.3 If he/she does not display the registration number accorded to him/her by the State Medical Council or the Medical Council of India in his clinic, prescriptions and certificates etc. issued by him or violates the provisions of regulation 1.4.2.”