New Delhi’s health authorities launched a aggressive crackdown on spurious and substandard medicines in the Nangloi area, following direct orders from Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. The Drugs Control Department conducted intensive inspections across 12 retail pharmacies, uncovering violations in 10 establishments.
Enforcement teams swiftly initiated legal proceedings under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act against the offending firms. To ensure compliance with quality standards, they collected 49 samples of various medications for rigorous laboratory testing and analysis. This move underscores the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward counterfeit drugs that endanger public health.
During the raids, inspectors discovered several pharmacies displaying discount offer boards on medicines, a clear breach of regulatory norms. These boards were immediately removed on the spot, and the owners were sternly warned to adhere strictly to the Drugs Rules, 1945.
Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh reaffirmed the administration’s commitment, stating, ‘As long as I am the Health Minister of Delhi, no fake or low-quality medicine will be tolerated in the national capital. We are fully dedicated to protecting citizens from harmful drugs.’ He emphasized that enforcement actions will intensify wherever violations are detected.
Under the current leadership, Delhi’s Health Department is bolstering regulatory oversight to safeguard public health and promote ethical pharmaceutical practices. This latest drive builds on previous intensive campaigns, including one focused on anti-cancer drugs, aimed at protecting vulnerable patients undergoing critical treatments.
The operation highlights a broader strategy to maintain vigilance across the pharmaceutical supply chain, ensuring that life-saving medicines meet the highest safety benchmarks. Residents can expect continued vigilance to prevent the circulation of dangerous counterfeits in pharmacies.