Rs 20 Crore Medicines Seized, 520 Chemist Licences Suspended: Punjab's Anti-Drug Crackdown
The Punjab government has launched a major crackdown on illegal drug distribution, resulting in the seizure of Rs 20 crore worth of medicines and the suspension of 520 chemist licenses. Officials have also petitioned the Union health minister to establish stricter regulations for the online sale of pharmaceuticals.
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This highlights the growing regulatory challenges in controlling the pharmaceutical supply chain and the risks associated with unregulated e-pharmacies.
The Punjab government has also raised concerns with the Union health minister…
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