The EAGLE Force and TG SAFE inspected four medical establishments in Hyderabad and found alleged deficiencies in mandatory drug registers, sale bills and records. Show-cause notices were issued to all four establishments, with further action expected under applicable provisions.
A Hyderabad paediatrician has launched a petition urging authorities to regulate sugar-based drinks marketed like ORS. The move aims to prevent confusion among consumers, especially parents, and calls for clearer branding guidelines to protect public health.
Authorities plan to mandate CCTV cameras in medical shops to curb drug misuse among minors. Backed by key agencies, the move includes strict hardware standards, but chemists have raised concerns over surveillance access and increased compliance costs.
Show cause notices have been issued to all the 66 pharmacies located in or attached to various corporate hospitals in Hyderabad and districts of Telangana State
The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945 also prohibit misleading advertisements and impose severe penalties on violators, including fines and potential license suspension
Being able to combine ScriptDrop's integrated interface with Uber's technology means that pharmacies of all sizes will be better equipped to improve prescription adherence and serve the most vulnerable of their communities
