The Drugs Control Administration of Tripura has taken stringent action against 372 pharmacies, revoking the licenses of 154 shops for violating regulations, including selling contraband drugs in 2024. Speaking at a training program on drug sampling and investigation in Agartala, Deputy Drugs Controller Kanchan Singh revealed that 3,589 drug samples were tested last year, far exceeding the 1,200-sample target, with 21 found to be substandard. Additionally, 3,203 medical shops, including government and hospital stores, were inspected.
“We took action against 372 shops for violations, including the sale of contraband drugs. Some shops were also found selling anti-abortion drugs without prescriptions,” Singh stated.The department raised concerns over the misuse of Mifepristone and Misoprostol, especially by minors and college students, and reiterated strict enforcement of Schedule H drug regulations. Officials also highlighted the global issue of antimicrobial resistance, enforcing strict monitoring of antibiotic sales.
Authorities have launched intensive operations against the illegal sale of codeine-based cough syrups, syringes, and other restricted substances, noting a declining trend in their availability due to heightened enforcement.
