The Drug Control Authority in Anantnag carried out surprise inspections at several medical sale establishments in Seer Hamdan, KP Road, and nearby areas, sealing six shops for alleged violations of drug control norms.
According to sources, during the inspection drive, officials collected samples of medicines from lesser-known pharmaceutical companies for laboratory testing to check their quality and compliance with prescribed standards.
In Seer Hamdan, sale operations at three medical shops were stopped after authorities found that mandatory records related to Schedule H1 drugs were not maintained. Schedule H1 medicines, including certain antibiotics and other prescription drugs, require strict record-keeping to prevent misuse and ensure regulated dispensing.
Sources said that a total of six medical sale establishments in the district were sealed for violations, including failure to maintain proper documentation and non-compliance with prescribed regulatory norms.
During the drive, chemists were made aware of the need to procure medicines only from authorised dealers and to maintain proper purchase and sale records. They were also advised to strictly adhere to guidelines for stocking and dispensing Schedule H1 drugs.
Officials reiterated that such inspection drives will continue across the district to ensure the safe, regulated, and lawful availability of medicines in the market. Authorities said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to curb irregularities in the pharmaceutical trade and protect public health. (Agencies)
