Kotapally raid: Large cache of medicines bound for Maharashtra confiscated

Wholesalers/Dealers supplying medicines to quacks, other unqualified persons, and unlicensed shops/individuals, who are found stocking and selling drugs without a valid drug license, shall be liable for penal action under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Stringent action shall be initiated against such Wholesalers/Dealers involved unauthorized and illegal supply chains. All Wholesalers/Dealers are mandatorily directed to ensure that medicines are supplied only to entities holding a valid drug license issued by the competent Licensing Authority. It is the responsibility of every Wholesaler/Dealer to verify and maintain records of the validity of drug licenses of recipient establishments before effecting supplies. Non-compliance in this regard will attract strict action as per law.

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 and selling drugs without a valid drug licence is a punishable offence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, attracting imprisonment of up to five years.