Rajouri, June 16: In a major crackdown against violations of drug regulations, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, suspended the licences of two medical stores after serious irregularities were detected during surprise inspections conducted in Rajouri town.
The inspection drive, carried out in the presence of Chief Medical Officer Rajouri Dr. Manohar Lal Rana and SHO Rajouri, aimed to curb the misuse of habit-forming medicines and ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
During the inspections, officials scrutinised records related to the sale and distribution of regulated medicines and examined stock registers to verify compliance with prescribed licensing conditions.
Authorities found serious discrepancies at M/s Hopewell Medicos, Kheora, Rajouri, and M/s Star Medicos, Gujjar Mandi, including failure to maintain mandatory sale records through the computerized billing system and alleged irregularities in the sale of habit-forming drugs.
Taking a serious view of the violations, the Licensing Authority suspended the retail drug sale licences of both establishments pending further orders under the relevant provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that the sale and distribution of regulated pharmaceutical products must strictly conform to the legal framework to prevent misuse and safeguard public health. He warned that any medical establishment found violating licence conditions or indulging in the unauthorised sale of restricted medicines would face stringent legal action.
He directed all chemists and pharmacy operators to maintain proper records, ensure transparency through computerized billing and comply with all licensing requirements without exception.
The DC further stated that the district administration remains committed to its fight against drug abuse and to making Rajouri a drug-free district, adding that surprise inspections of medical establishments would continue across the district to ensure strict enforcement of the law and protect public interest.(KNC)
