One arrested from Pharma Company for distributing counterfeit Drugs

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by The Health Master

One arrested from Pharma Company

In a significant development, the Drug Department, operating under the State Drug Control Department, Himachal Pradesh has apprehended the manager of a Baddi-based pharmaceutical company for allegedly distributing spurious drugs.

This article highlights the operation conducted by the department, the seizure of illicit medications, and the subsequent legal actions taken against the accused.

Drug Department Takes Swift Action Against Baddi-based Pharmaceutical Company

The Seizure of Illicit Medications:

1. Thorough Operation: The Drug Department swiftly responded to the situation by conducting a thorough operation at the premises of the Baddi-based pharmaceutical company.
2. Discovery of Counterfeit Medicines: Reports revealed that the medicines supplied by the company in Uttar Pradesh were discovered to be counterfeit, raising serious concerns about public health and safety.
3. Allegations of Fraudulent Drug Supply: The Director of the company is alleged to have supplied fraudulent drugs worth crores to various states.

Apprehension and Legal Actions:

1. Manager Taken into Custody: The drug department’s team apprehended the manager of the concerned pharmaceutical company in Baddi, marking a significant step in the investigation.
2. Confiscation of Illicit Medicines and Machinery: During the operation, the department seized the illicit medicines and manufacturing machinery from the company’s premises as evidence.
3. Placement on Remand: The accused woman manager was presented in court and subsequently placed on a three-day remand for further investigation.

Insights from Deputy Drug Controller:

1. Raid on Cyper Pharma: Manish Kapoor, the Deputy Drug Controller, stated that the raid on Cyper Pharma in Baddi was conducted after the spurious drug case came to light in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Valid License Held: The company held a valid license issued by the department, raising concerns about the oversight and quality control measures in place.
3. Court Proceedings: Following the arrest of the Director, she was produced before the court, which granted a three-day remand to facilitate further investigation.

Conclusion:

The arrest of the manager of a Baddi-based pharmaceutical company for distributing counterfeit drugs highlights the need for strict measures to ensure the safety and authenticity of medications in the market.

The swift action taken by the Drug Department, the seizure of illicit medicines, and the legal proceedings demonstrate the commitment to combating the distribution of spurious drugs and protecting public health.

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