Bhopal Pharmacy Owner Gets 3-Year Jail Sentence for Running Store Without Pharmacist

During the trial, the accused argued that the absence of a pharmacist was due to temporary staffing shortages. However, the prosecution successfully demonstrated that such lapses could endanger patients and violate legal requirements. The court emphasized that all medical stores must strictly comply with the mandate of having a registered pharmacist present at all times to safeguard public health.

As a result, the owner was convicted and sentenced to three years of imprisonment, alongside fines, and the court ordered the revocation of the medical store’s license, reports Webdunia. Authorities underscored that this verdict serves as a stern warning to other pharmacy owners in Madhya Pradesh: operating without proper professional oversight will attract stringent legal action.

According to a recent media report in Dainik Bhaskar, officials and legal experts have highlighted that adherence to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act is essential not only for legal compliance but also for protecting patients from potential medication errors and unsafe practices.