Last Updated on March 22, 2025 by The Health Master
Telangana
The Telangana Drug Control Administration (DCA Telangana) has started raids against the culprits operation pharmacy / medical store without obtaining drug licenses.
An unlicensed pharmacy / medical store operating in Aravind Nagar was shut down, and officials are now investigating misleading drug advertisements circulating in the region.
Unlicensed Medical Store Uncovered:
DCA Telangana officials raided a premises at D. No: 1-5-82/A, Aravind Nagar, Jagtial Town, Telangana on March 19th, 2025.
What they found was a blatant disregard for established medical store. J. Ravi Kumar, the individual running the establishment, was operating a full-fledged pharmacy / medical store without a valid drug license.
A DCA Telangana official involved in the raid, stated. “We discovered a huge amount of drugs, approximately 30 different types of drugs, including analgesics, antibiotics, and steroids, which were found stocked for the purpose of sale.”
The seized drugs amounted to a value of Rs. 43,000. Drugs Inspector V Upender led the operation.
Key Findings of the Raid:
- Unlicensed medical store operation.
- Stock of 30 types of drugs.
- Seizure of drugs worth Rs. 43,000.
- Illegal Sale of Antibiotics, Steroids, and Analgesics.
The DCA Telangana has taken samples of the seized drugs for thorough analysis.
An ongoing investigation is in progress, which may lead to legal action against all involved in these activities.
The DCA Telangana has also issued a strict warning to wholesalers and dealers, reminding them that supplying and sale of drugs to unlicensed units is a punishable offense under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Misleading Advertisements:
In a parallel operation, the DCA Telangana officials also targeted the issue of misleading drug advertisements.
“We detected several drugs in the market making exaggerated and false claims,” an official revealed. Raids conducted on the same day, March 19th, aimed to identify and eliminate these deceptive products from circulation.
The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, prohibits misleading advertisements for drugs related to specific diseases and disorders.
Public awareness:
The DCA Telangana has emphasized that public participation in maintaining drug safety is very important.
A press release urged citizens to report any suspicious drug manufacturing activities or other illegal practices concerning drugs.
DCA Telangana is accessible for the public through their toll-free number, 1800-599-6969, available from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm on working days.
Q. What is the penalty for operating a medical store without a drug license in Telangana?
A. Operating pharmacy / medical store without a license is punishable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with imprisonment of up to five years.
Q. How can I report suspected illegal drug activities?
A. You can report through the Telangana Drug Control Administration’s toll-free number: 1800-599-6969.
Q. What constitutes a misleading drug advertisement?
A. Any advertisement that makes false or exaggerated claims about a drug’s efficacy in treating specific diseases or disorders is considered misleading.
Q. Do wholesalers have to verify the drug licenses of their customers before supplying drugs?
A. Yes, wholesalers have to ensure that their customers (pharmacy / Medical Store) must have valid drug licenses. Selling or supplying drugs to unlicensed units is a punishable offense under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules framed thereunder.
Q. What are the risks if we buy drugs from an unlicensed pharmacy or medical store?
A. Drugs from unlicensed pharmacies may be spurious, Fake, counterfeit, expired, or improperly stored which may risky for the public health.
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