Nikhma Health Care raided by drug inspectors of TSDCA

DCA officers detected unauthorised stocking of drugs, including IV fluids, in violation of the provisions of Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945 and also found certain drugs were sold by the hospital at prices higher than the MRP

Hyderabad: A hospital in Mahabubabad, Nikhma Health Care was raided by drug inspectors of Telangana State Drugs Control Administration (TSDCA) for unauthorised stocking of drugs and selling drugs at a higher price than the MRP, a press release said.

DCA officers detected unauthorised stocking of drugs, including IV fluids, in violation of the provisions of Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945 and also found certain drugs were sold by the hospital at prices higher than the MRP.

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Stocking drugs for sale by a hospital without adhering to the conditions of Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, is punishable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with imprisonment for up to two years, DCA officials said.

General public can alert TSDCA about such instances through toll free number 1800-599-6969, on all working days between 10.30 am and 5 pm.