Operation of 8 Medical shops suspended at Kulgam

KULGAM, APRIL 15: The Drug Control Organisation Anantnag/ Kulgam today ordered the suspension of the operation of eight medical shops across the district for non-maintenance of sales records and unhygienic conditions.

These shops were disallowed under the relevant sections of the Drugs & Cosmetic Act by the sleuths of Drug Control Organisation Anantnag-Kulgam during supervisory checks of retail sale outlets of various areas viz. Kund, Oril, Razloo, NigeenPora, Kanchloo, Kraloo, Thathoo, Nagrus, Botengo, Devsar, Shoedevsar, Chowgam, Pahloo, Kilam, Akhran, Kulgam Main Market, Chadder, Frisal, Kader, Quimoh, Khudwani, Yaripora and other areas.

The licenses of two medical shops were also canceled during the drive-by these teams and the reason for the suspension ranged from non-maintenance of sales records, impersonation, unhygienic conditions,s and improper storage conditions of medicines.

Meanwhile, the suspended firms were warned to rectify the deficiencies within the stipulated period of time. The statutory drug sample of over 18 formulations was lifted randomly.

The aim of the drive was to ensure that the medical stores operate strictly in consonance with the mandate of law and in the best of patient care.

The Assistant Drug Controller informed that the department is going to carry out more similar action in the district in the future to ensure that no firm indulges in any unfair or unethical trade practices.