DCA Raids Reveal Serious Drug Violations in Hyderabad Pharmacies
Significant Drug Violations in Hyderabad Pharmacies
Hyderabad news reports that the Drugs Control Administration (DCA) conducted extensive raids at 15 private medical shops situated within government hospital premises across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Warangal, and Karimnagar on Tuesday. Officials uncovered a range of violations, including the possession of physician samples and expired medications.
Details of the Inspections
The DCA issued show cause notices to all shops for breaching drug regulations. Inspections targeted major hospitals like Osmania, Niloufer, and Gandhi hospitals, where multiple violations were identified:
- At Osmania Hospital: Violations recognized at Vyshnavi Medical, Jeevan Usha Sravanthi Generic Medical Stores, Quli Qutubshah Medical, Jeevandhara Pharmacy, and Amrit Pharmacy.
- Similar infraction reports were noted at Sai Pharmacy and Amrit Pharmacy in Niloufer Hospital.
- Jana Jeevani Jyothi Stores in the Government Maternity Hospital, Petla Burj, was also found in violation.
Additional raids occurred within Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad, including at Thirumala Medical, Sri Sai Medical, and GP Mohith Medical. Inspections took place in MGM Hospital in Warangal and the Government General Hospital in Karimnagar as well.
Reported Violations
DCA Director General VB Kamalasan Reddy reported multiple infractions, highlighting:
- Selling drugs without prescriptions.
- Operating without registered pharmacists.
- Failing to maintain schedule drug registers.
- Improper drug storage practices.
- Possession of physician samples and government supply drugs.
- Stocking expired medications.
This situation emphasizes the urgent need for stricter compliance with drug regulations within pharmacies in Hyderabad.
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