New Delhi, February 14 The Delhi government's drugs control department found violations of rules during a raid at 10 pharmaceutical firms in the Nangloi area, according to a statement released on Saturday.
As part of a special enforcement drive under the direction of Health Minister Pankaj Singh, 12 drug retailers in Nangloi were inspected.
Ten firms were found to be in violation of the Drugs Rules, and 49 drug samples were collected for quality testing, the statement said. Appropriate action was initiated against the violating firms under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
"Public health is our top priority. We will not tolerate the sale of any fake or substandard medicines in Delhi. Strict action will continue," Singh said in the statement.
During the inspection, certain firms were also found to be displaying unauthorized discount offers in violation of the provisions of the act and rules. These boards were removed immediately, and the firms were directed to strictly adhere to the regulations.
"…no fake medicines will be allowed to be sold in Delhi. Enforcement will be intensified wherever violations are found," the health minister asserted.