TG SAFE detects discrepancies at 137 medical shops in Telangana drug enforcement drive

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.

Hyderabad: The TG SAFE’s Drugs Wing detected discrepancies at 137 medical shops during a statewide special enforcement drive against the illegal sale and diversion of habit.forming drugs on Thursday.

Raids were conducted in Saroornagar, Balapur, Hayathnagar, Musheerabad, Secunderabad, Begumpet and Amberpet zones in the CURE region, as well as in several districts across Telangana.
Officials focused on the illegal sale of drugs such as Nitrazepam, Alprazolam, Tramadol and Codeine-based cough syrups.

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Show-cause notices were issued to the shops concerned, with departmental action, including suspension or cancellation of drug licences, proposed.