NTR District Launches Campaign On Safe Medicine Use
The awareness posters were formally released by district collector G. Lakshmisha, who stressed the need to curb misuse of medicines, particularly antibiotics
Vijayawada: The Drugs Control Administration of NTR district on Wednesday launched a public awareness campaign on safe use of medicines, rational consumption of antibiotics and promotion of quality generic drugs.
The awareness posters were formally released by district collector G. Lakshmisha, who stressed the need to curb misuse of medicines, particularly antibiotics. He warned that indiscriminate use could accelerate antimicrobial resistance.
The posters highlight key precautions for consumers, including purchasing medicines only from licensed medical shops, insisting on bills or cash memos, checking expiry dates and avoiding self-medication. Citizens were advised to strictly follow doctors’ prescriptions and complete the full course of antibiotics.
The campaign also reiterates that antibiotics should not be sold over the counter without a valid prescription. In addition, it promotes quality generic medicines as a cost-effective option, assuring the public that such drugs meet prescribed safety, efficacy and quality standards under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules.