hyderabad: The Telangana State Narcotics Control Bureau has seized certain drugs. ayurvedic medicine One allopathic formulation makes misleading claims through advertising to treat various medical conditions.
‘Qadilarishta’, which claims to treat tumors, ‘Ekanveer Ras’, which claims to treat paralysis, and ‘Sinhadi Guggul’, which claims to treat rheumatism and tumors, were seized. Authorities also seized 24 tablets of Stonil, an Ayurvedic drug that claims to treat kidney stones. Ayurphalanim leaf powder, which is claimed to be effective against fever, was also seized. Narcotics agents also found and seized tablets of Diclodan Forte (diclofenac sodium and paracetamol), an allopathic drug said to treat fever.
According to the DCA, such claims violate the Drugs and Magical Remedies (Offensive Advertisement) Act 1954. The Drugs and Magical Cures (Offensive Advertising) Act 1954 prohibits the advertising of certain drugs for the treatment of certain diseases and disorders.
The seizures were made in Khammam, Bachupalli, Thopran, Secunderabad and Nizamabad. Advertising for medicines to treat tumors, paralysis, kidney stones, fever and rheumatism is prohibited under the Medicines and Magical Cures (Offensive Advertising) Act 1954.
A person who makes misleading advertisements for medicines for the treatment of certain diseases or disorders is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine, or to both, under the Drugs and Magical Cures (Offensive Advertisements) Act 1954. will be punished.
The DCA also raided clinics run by unlicensed medical practitioners, commonly known as quacks, and seized illegally stored drugs. The raids were carried out in Mechal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad and Rangareddy districts.
A large number of unlicensed drugs were found in stock for sale. DCA officers detected several high-generation antibiotics at the clinic during the raid. Indiscriminate sale of antibiotics by unqualified parties can have dire consequences for the health of rural populations, including the emergence of ‘antimicrobial resistance’.
Authorities found steroids at the quack’s clinic. Misuse of steroids can have serious health effects, including immune system suppression, hormonal imbalances, muscle and bone weakness, cardiovascular problems, and psychological effects. Indiscriminate use of steroids poses a significant risk to public health. DCA seized shares worth Rs 71,300 crore.
Wholesalers and distributors who supply pharmaceuticals to such unqualified persons and who purchase and sell pharmaceuticals without obtaining a pharmaceutical license are also subject to punishment under the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Act, and strict penalties are imposed on wholesalers and smugglers. Disposition will be carried out.
In another raid, the authorities seized an ointment ‘Mupima Ointment 5gm’ (Mupirocin Ointment IP 2% w/w) at a high price from a medical store at Veeramguda in Sangareddy district here. This product is sold under the brand name ‘Mupima Ointment 5gm’ and is subject to price controls under the Medicines (Price Control) Order 2013. The label of the product listed his MRP of Rs 189 for a 5 gram pack. This is a violation of the Medicines (Price Control) Order 2013. The ceiling price fixed by the central government including wholesale price index for this product is Rs 20.29 per gram i.e. Rs 101.45 per 5 grams (ceiling price). Therefore, the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) i.e. the price including his GST of 12% should not exceed Rs. 113.6 for a 5 gram tube.
