Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh disclosed that 10 retail drug dealers in West Delhi are being scrutinized by the Drugs Control Department for breaching the Drugs Rules of 1945. Immediate actions have been initiated against these non-compliant establishments. The department conducted a Special Inspection and Enforcement Drive in Nangloi, Delhi, aimed at ensuring the availability of safe and quality medicines while curbing unethical trade practices.
During the inspection, a total of 12 retail drug dealers were visited by enforcement teams. Among them, 10 were found to be violating the Drugs Rules of 1945, as per an official statement. Furthermore, 49 survey samples of various medicines were collected for testing to ensure compliance with the prescribed quality standards.
The inspection also revealed that certain establishments were displaying unauthorized discount boards/offers, which is a violation of the Act and Rules. These boards were promptly removed on-site, with the firms instructed to adhere strictly to the regulations. The Health Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to preventing the sale of fake and substandard medicines in Delhi, asserting that stringent enforcement measures will be implemented wherever violations are detected.
The Health Department’s continuous efforts include maintaining rigorous regulatory oversight to protect public health and promote ethical pharmaceutical practices throughout the National Capital, as stated in an official release. A special inspection and enforcement drive is being carried out by the Drugs Control Department across the National Capital Territory to enhance regulatory supervision of crucial anti-cancer medications and safeguard patients undergoing critical treatments.
In a recent quality check of anti-cancer medicines conducted by the Delhi government, it was found that six firms were not in compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules. The inspections targeted areas like Laxmi Nagar, Yusuf Sarai, Green Park, Okhla Industrial Area, Paschim Vihar, Dwarka, and Rohini. Multiple teams from the Drugs Control Department inspected 25 retail and wholesale establishments dealing in anti-cancer drugs across various key areas of the city, including regions surrounding major hospital clusters and pharmaceutical markets in East, South, West, and North-West Delhi.
