Telangana DCA conducts raids at clinics operated by quacks
Telangana: Drugs Control Administration, Telangana conducted raids on clinics operated by
quacks and seized illegally stocked drugs intended for sale at two separate
locations, including Nelamarri Village, Munagala Mandal, Suryapet District and Kawadipally Village, Abdullapurmet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District.
Based on credible information, on 25th November, officials from the Drugs
Control Administration raided the premises of quacks who were claiming
themselves as ‘Rural Medical Practitioners’ and practicing medicine without
proper qualifications at their clinics.
Control Administration raided the premises of quacks who were claiming
themselves as ‘Rural Medical Practitioners’ and practicing medicine without
proper qualifications at their clinics.
During the raids at the following premises, substantial quantities of
medicines stocked for sale without a drug license were found.
medicines stocked for sale without a drug license were found.
Medicines, including antibiotics, steroids, anti-ulcer drugs, analgesics, etc.,
were found stocked at the premises.
were found stocked at the premises.
DCA officials detected several ‘antibiotics’ viz., viz. Tazobactam, Piperacillin,
Ceftriaxone at the clinics during the raids. Indiscriminate sale of antibiotics, by
unqualified persons may have disastrous consequences on the health of rural
public, including emergence of ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’.
Ceftriaxone at the clinics during the raids. Indiscriminate sale of antibiotics, by
unqualified persons may have disastrous consequences on the health of rural
public, including emergence of ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’.
Officials found ‘steroids’ viz. Betamethasone at the clinics of quacks.
Misusing steroids can have serious health consequences, including immune
system suppression, hormonal imbalances, muscle and bone weakness,
cardiovascular problems, and psychological effects. The indiscriminate use of
steroids poses significant risks to public health.
Misusing steroids can have serious health consequences, including immune
system suppression, hormonal imbalances, muscle and bone weakness,
cardiovascular problems, and psychological effects. The indiscriminate use of
steroids poses significant risks to public health.
DCA officials seized the stocks, worth a total of Rs. 54,880/-, during the
special raids.
special raids.
Sri. G. Surendar, Drugs Inspector, Suryapet and Sri. V. Ravikumar, Drugs
Inspector, Balapur carried out the raids.
Inspector, Balapur carried out the raids.
DCA officers lifted the samples for analysis. Further investigation will be
carried out, and action will be taken as per the law against all the offenders.
carried out, and action will be taken as per the law against all the offenders.
Wholesalers/Dealers who supply medicines to such unqualified
persons/unlicensed entities, who are stocking and selling drugs without a drug
license, are also punishable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and stringent action shall be taken against such Wholesalers/Dealers. Wholesalers/Dealers shall
mandatorily ensure that the recipient entities hold a valid drug license before
supplying medicines to them.
persons/unlicensed entities, who are stocking and selling drugs without a drug
license, are also punishable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and stringent action shall be taken against such Wholesalers/Dealers. Wholesalers/Dealers shall
mandatorily ensure that the recipient entities hold a valid drug license before
supplying medicines to them.
The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, issues drug licenses for the
stocking and selling of medicines in accordance with the provisions of the Drugs
and Cosmetics Act. Stocking drugs for sale without a drug license is punishable
under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with imprisonment for up to five years.
stocking and selling of medicines in accordance with the provisions of the Drugs
and Cosmetics Act. Stocking drugs for sale without a drug license is punishable
under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with imprisonment for up to five years.
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