Last Updated on March 21, 2025 by The Health Master
DCA Telangana
Hyderabad, Telangana – The Drug Control Administration Telangana (DCA Telangana) has taken action against a pharma distributor based at Hyderabad-based, i.e., Sri Nandini Pharma, for the violations of temperature-sensitive drug storage guidelines keeping in view of proper storage conditions of drugs.
This action highlights the DCA Telangana’s commitment towards the safety of the public of the region by means of providing the safe and efficient drugs to the public with proper storage conditions of the drugs.
Temperature-Sensitive Drugs:
During a meticulous inspection of Sri Nandini Pharma’s premises in Sultan Bazar, Telangana officials discovered alarming breaches of established storage protocols.
Oxytocin injections and tetanus vaccines, which are key drugs and thermolabile (temperature-sensitive) drugs, were found stored at room temperature along with the other drugs.
Thermolabile Drugs:
These drugs are required to be stores at a very specific temperature, typically between 2°C and 8°C, to maintain their efficacy and stability.
Exposer of these drugs to high temperatures can lead to make them ineffective and degradation and that way the become harmful for the patients.
High-Risk Medications:
The specific medications involved, tetanus vaccine and oxytocin, are crucial for preventing serious health complications.
If these are stored on an improper storage conditions, it may affect the therapeutic effect.
Why Proper Storage is important:
The DCA Telangana’s stringent stance is rooted in sound scientific principles.
As a senior DCA Telangana officer explained, “Tetanus vaccine and oxytocin injections are temperature-sensitive medicines that should be stored in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C to maintain their efficacy.”
Storage at room temperature causes a loss of potency, and the use of such injections may adversely affect patients’ health, as they fail to produce the intended therapeutic effect.”
Tetanus Toxoid Degradation:
The tetanus vaccine relies on tetanus toxoid, a heat-sensitive protein.
This protein degrades when exposed to higher temperature.
Oxytocin Peptide Breakdown:
Oxytocin, a peptide hormone, is a heat sensitive drug.
If it is stored at room temperature, leads to its degradation, which may affect its ability to stimulate uterine contractions, which is very important in labor and postpartum bleeding control.
Enforcement and Legal action:
The raid was conducted by Assistant Director T. Rajamouli along with Drug Inspectors V. Ajay and Goshamahal.
The team has seized all the drugs which were found stored at improper temperature control area.
Proprietor Mithindi Srinivas was present during the inspection and now faces legal action.
Strict Penalties:
DCA Telangana Director General VB Kamalasan Reddy emphasized the administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring drug quality.
Violations of storage guidelines, whether by wholesalers or retailers, will attract severe penalties under the Drugs Act, including imprisonment of up to two years.
Maintaining Public Trust:
This enforcement action serves as a deterrent and underscores the importance of adhering to stringent pharmaceutical standards.
Unlicensed Drug Stockpile Seized in Hanumakonda:
In a separate but equally concerning incident, DCA Telangana sleuths raided an unlicensed premises in Hanumakonda, uncovering an illegal stockpile of drugs worth Rs. 80,000.
This raid, conducted by Drug Inspector J. Kiran Kumar under the supervision of Assistant Director Dr. G. Rajyalakshmi.
Whic revealed:
42 varieties of medicines, including expired drugs, habit-forming drugs, vaccines, antibiotics, and steroids.
The illegal nature of the operation, posing significant risks to public health.
Q. What are thermolabile drugs?
A. Thermolabile drugs are medications that are sensitive to temperature changes and require specific storage conditions to maintain their stability and efficacy.
Q. Why is proper storage of vaccines important?
A. Proper storage ensures that vaccines retain their potency and effectiveness, providing optimal protection against diseases.
Q. What are the consequences of violating drug storage regulations?
A. Violations can lead to legal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, as well as damage to public health.
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