Hanamkonda: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, raided a clinic operated by an unlicensed practitioner in Shayampet village of Hanamkonda district.
The team seized a stock of medicines being illegally stored for sale, including antibiotics, steroids and habit-forming drugs.
The raid was conducted on February 21 based on credible information that the individual was running a clinic without possessing the required medical qualifications or a drug license.
Clinical practice without proper qualifications
Officials raided the premises of Racharla Prabhakar, who was operating a facility named ‘First Aid Clinic’ at Shayampet Village, Shayampet Mandal. He was allegedly conducting clinical practice without proper qualifications.
During the inspection, DCA teams found that medicines were being stocked and dispensed illegally from the premises.
30 varieties of medicines seized
Officials detected and seized 30 varieties of medicines, including:
– Physician’s samples
– Institutional supply of medicines
– Higher-generation antibiotics
– Steroids
– Habit-forming drugs such as Tramadol injections
The total value of the seized stock is estimated at Rs 35,000.
Samples of the seized drugs have been lifted for analysis. Further investigation is underway, and action will be initiated as per the provisions of law.
What are the dangers of misusing antibiotics?
DCA officials expressed serious concern over the indiscriminate sale and use of antibiotics by unqualified persons. Such misuse can lead to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a major public health threat that reduces the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.
The presence of steroids at the clinic also raised an alarm. Misuse of steroids can cause severe health consequences, including:
– Suppression of the immune system
– Hormonal imbalances
– Muscle and bone weakness
– Cardiovascular complications
– Psychological effects
Officials warned that unauthorized and irrational use of such medicines poses significant risks to public health.
Strict warning to wholesalers and dealers
The DCA issued a stern advisory to wholesalers and dealers supplying medicines to quacks, unqualified practitioners, or unlicensed establishments.
Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940:
– Supplying medicines to entities without a valid drug licence attracts penal action.
– Stocking drugs for sale without a valid licence is punishable with imprisonment of up to five years.
– All wholesalers and dealers have been directed to ensure that medicines are supplied only to establishments holding a valid drug licence issued by the competent licensing authority. They must verify and maintain records of the validity of such licences before effecting supplies.
– Non-compliance will invite stringent legal action.
Public asked to report illegal activities
The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has urged the public to report any illegal activities related to medicines, including unauthorised manufacturing or sale of drugs, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in residential, commercial, or industrial areas.
Complaints can be lodged through the DCA Telangana Toll-Free Number: 1800-599-6969, operational from 10:30 am to 5 pm on all working days.
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