DCA Telangana seizes huge quantity of Cough Syrup

The director general of the DCA Telangana, VB Kamalasan Reddy, emphasized the serious health risks associated with drugs manufactured without a drug license.

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Last Updated on October 3, 2024 by The Health Master

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In a shocking revelation, a recent raid by DCA Telangana on a drug manufacturing company in Hyderabad has exposed the rampant illegal production of cough syrups in the city.

Akhil Life Sciences Caught Red-Handed

Akhil Life Sciences, located in Kukatpally, was found to be manufacturing Glycoril cough syrup without a valid drug license.

The company had been operating illegally for several months, producing the cough syrup in violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

DCA Telangana Cracks Down

Acting on a tip-off, the Drug Control Administration Telangana (DCA Telangana) conducted a raid on the company’s manufacturing plant.

During the raid, officials discovered that the cough syrup was being produced without adhering to the necessary quality standards and manufacturing practices.

Seizure and Legal Action

The DCA Telangana seized 635 bottles of Glycoril cough syrup and took the company’s printed labels into custody.

The seized products were valued at Rs. 65,000.

A case has been registered against the proprietor, C Bhaskar Reddy.

Samples Sent for Testing

Samples of the seized cough syrup have been sent to a government drug testing laboratory in Hyderabad for analysis.

The DCA Telangana has announced that appropriate legal action will be taken against the offenders involved.

Concerns Raised by DCA Telangana Director General

The director general of the DCA Telangana, VB Kamalasan Reddy, emphasized the serious health risks associated with drugs manufactured without a drug license.

He warned that such products may not meet the required quality standards and could have severe consequences for patients.

Rampant Illegal Activities in Telangana’s Pharma Sector

According to a pharma market analyst, illegal activities are prevalent in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and trade sectors in Telangana.

Despite strict regulations, unauthorized manufacturing, violations of drug price control orders, and other illegal practices continue to plague the industry.

Previous Raids on Illegal Pharma Operations

This is not the first time that the DCA Telangana has uncovered illegal pharmaceutical activities in Hyderabad.

In recent months, the department has conducted raids on unauthorized godowns and seized large quantities of illegally manufactured drugs.

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