Srinagar, Jul 30 (KNS) : Continuing its special enforcement drive under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Drug Control Organisation conducted extensive inspections of retail drug establishments across Srinagar on Thursday.
Acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner for the continuation of the campaign, a joint team of Drug Control Officers from Headquarters, Zone-I and Zone-II, under the supervision of the Assistant Drugs Controller, Srinagar, carried out inspections in the two zones.
During the drive, 22 retail drug establishments were inspected, and seven drug samples were collected and sent for analysis. The operation of M/s Aleena Medicate, located near Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital (JLNM), Rainawari, was suspended for one day due to the absence of a qualified person, a requirement under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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The establishments inspected included M/s Mansha Medicate, M/s Fazili Medicate, M/s Worldline Medicate, M/s Elixer Medicate, M/s Chowdary Medicate, M/s Masco Pharmacy, M/s Sure Health Medicate, M/s New Hope Medicate, M/s Urban Medicate, M/s Bio Care Medicate, M/s K.I. Medicate (all in Rainawari), M/s Shayista Medicate (Nishat), M/s Lifeline Chemist Shop and M/s SMSK Medicate (Chinar Chowk, Shalimar), M/s Aisha Medicate (Shalimar), M/S Medicate (Pazwalpora), M/s Bhat Medicate, M/s Al Amin Pharmacy, M/s Waleed Medicate, M/s Misbah Medicate, M/s Salsabeel Medicate and M/s Sultanil Areefeen .
Officials stated that the inspections are part of the ongoing effort to strengthen regulatory oversight, ensure compliance with drug laws, and prevent the misuse and illegal sale of medicines under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan . (KNS)