DCA Seizes Expired Drugs in Telangana Raid
Hyderabad.10.12.2024: The Drug Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana has cracked down on the illegal sale of medicines, seizing drugs worth ₹17,800 during a raid on December 9 in Palimela Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. Acting on credible information, the raid was conducted at the premises of K. Anjaiah, an unlicensed practitioner stocking 28 varieties of medicines without a valid drug license.
Details of the Raid
The DCA found various medicines, including:
- Antibiotics: Cefixime, Cefpodoxime, Amoxicillin
- Abortifacient drugs: Abortion pills
- Analgesics
- Anti-ulcer drugs
The indiscriminate sale of these medicines, especially antibiotics, poses severe risks to public health, including the threat of antimicrobial resistance. Abortifacient drugs, when misused, can result in serious complications such as hemorrhages, according to officials.
Strict Action Against Violators
Drugs Inspector P. Pavani led the operation, collecting samples for analysis and ensuring the illegal stock was confiscated. “Stocking and selling drugs without a license is a punishable offense under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with penalties including imprisonment for up to five years,” said DG of Drug Control Administration, V. B. Kamalasan Reddy.
The DCA has assured stringent action against offenders, highlighting the importance of regulating the sale of medicines to protect public health.
Growing Concern Over Illegal Drug Sales
The raid underscores the increasing need for monitoring unauthorized clinics and unqualified practitioners who stock and sell expired or illegal medicines. Such practices not only endanger public health but also undermine the efforts to control drug resistance.
For readers, it is a reminder to purchase medicines only from authorized pharmacies. Using drugs prescribed by unqualified persons can lead to severe health complications.
Conclusion
The recent DCA raid in Telangana highlights the critical role of regulatory authorities in ensuring public health safety. The seizure of expired drugs reflects the administration’s dedication to cracking down on illegal practices. Further investigations are underway, with the DCA vowing to uphold the law against all violators.
