Telangana's TG SAFE has suspended 117 medical shops for violating rules governing the sale of habit-forming drugs. While 84 shops will remain suspended until further orders, 33 face time-bound suspensions. Warnings have also been issued to four establishments
The misuse of habit-forming medicines is raising concern in Hyderabad and other urban areas of Telangana. While enforcement agencies target illegal sales at medical shops, experts stress the need to expand rehabilitation services and address the psychological pressures underlying substance misuse
The TG SAFE Drugs Wing detected discrepancies at 137 medical shops during a statewide enforcement drive against the illegal sale and diversion of habit-forming drugs. Show-cause notices were issued, and officials proposed possible suspension or cancellation of drug licences.
