TG SAFE Suspends Licences Of 138 Medical Shops Over Illegal Sale Of Habit-Forming Drugs
The action was taken by the Drugs Wing of TG SAFE in coordination with enforcement wing police personnel: Reports
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the licenses of 138 medical shops and issued warnings to two others for violations related to the sale of habit-forming drugs during a special enforcement drive. Of the shops, 98 were ordered to remain closed until further orders, while the licences of 40 were suspended for a specified period.
The action was taken by the Drugs Wing of TG SAFE in coordination with enforcement wing police personnel following raids on medical shops in vulnerable areas across the state. the inspections found violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the rules governing the sale of habit-forming medicines.
TG SAFE cautioned chemists and druggists against selling habit-forming drugs, including psychotropic and Schedule H and H1 medicines, without valid prescriptions issued by registered medical practitioners. Medical shops must also maintain prescribed records of purchases, sales and stocks and ensure the presence of a registered pharmacist.