Kochi Latest News: Excise Special Squad Cracks Down on Illegal Prescription Drug Sales
Kochi's Latest News on Prescription Drug Misuse
The Excise Special Squad, in collaboration with the Drugs Control Department, recently conducted inspections that unveiled a troubling pattern of illegal prescription drug sales at various medical shops in Kochi. During a focused inspection at Spectrum Pharma, officials discovered tramadol tablets, which are under Schedule H1, being sold without the necessary documentation.
Details of the Inspection
According to an official statement, the joint inspection executed at the Kadavanthra medical shop was prompted by information received by Excise Commissioner Mahipal Yadav. The findings revealed that from July, a total of 20,910 tramadol tablets had been purchased, with 18,535 sold and 2,758 sold without any records. Additionally, spasmonil tablets were found being sold improperly.
Consequences and Future Steps
- The owner of the establishment operates 13 medical shops in Ernakulam district.
- Licenses of the shops may be cancelled due to these illegal activities.
- Strong follow-up actions against such practices will be implemented to curb substance misuse.
Possessing tramadol tablets without a doctor's prescription can result in severe penalties, including up to 10 years in prison.
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