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.
During the raids at the following premises, substantial quantities of 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.
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’.
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.
DCA officials seized the stocks, worth a total of Rs. 54,880/-, during the special raids.
Sri. G. Surendar, Drugs Inspector, Suryapet and Sri. V. Ravikumar, Drugs 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.
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.
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.
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