Display boards offering arbitrary discount on drugs to face action in Kerala
The Kerala State Drugs Control department is cracking down on pharmacies that display misleading or vague discount boards for medications. While selling below the maximum retail price is legal, the state aims to prevent deceptive advertising practices following a High Court ruling.
Why it matters
This regulatory move balances consumer access to affordable medicine with the need to prevent predatory or confusing marketing tactics in the pharmaceutical retail sector.
The Kerala State Drugs Control department has begun acting against medical shops displaying boards that offer arbitrary discounts on drugs.
According to sources, drug inspectors and assistant drug controllers have been authorised to check if the shops are putting up misleading advertisements that can influence the purchasing decisions of consumers. Based on a complaint from the All-Kerala Chemists and Druggists Association (AKCDA), a drug inspector in Alappuzha has reportedly begun an inquiry against a newly opened shop in the district.
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