Karauli, June 1, 2026: The administration has launched a strict crackdown on medical stores that jeopardize patients’ health by selling medicines in violation of established guidelines. Following the discovery of gross irregularities, the Drug Control Department has taken stringent action and suspended the license of a medical store in Hindaun City, Karauli district.
Licensing Authority and Assistant Drug Controller, Shri Chandra Prakash Jatav, stated that the drug license of ‘Prem Medical and General Store’, located on Bypass Road (Kyarda Khurd, opposite the petrol pump) in Hindaun City, has been suspended for three days, effective from June 8 to June 10, 2026.
Surprise Inspection Exposes Blatant Violations
To ensure the availability of safe and pure medicines in the region, the Drug Control Department has been running a continuous inspection campaign. As part of this drive, Drug Inspector Shri Vineet Kumar Mittal conducted a surprise inspection of the aforementioned medical store. The investigation revealed that the firm was openly flouting medical regulations.
Major Irregularities Found at the Medical Store:
During the inspection, the team uncovered several critical violations, which formed the basis for the license suspension:
- Absence of Pharmacist: No registered pharmacist was present at the store during the time of inspection, which is a direct violation of drug safety rules.
- Sale Without Prescription: The store operator was found selling medicines to patients without a valid doctor’s prescription.
- Negligence Involving Schedule H and H1 Drugs: Highly sensitive drugs, including sleeping pills, strong painkillers, and antibiotics falling under Schedule H and H1 categories, were being sold without the presence of a pharmacist and without proper medical prescriptions.
- No Register Maintenance: The licensee had failed to maintain the mandatory sale register for Schedule H1 drugs.
- Sales Without Billing: The probe further revealed that medicines were being sold to customers without issuing official retail bills.
- Missing Inspection Book: At the time of the raid, the store operator failed to produce the mandatory ‘Drug Inspection Book’ (Form 35), as required by law.
Zero Tolerance for Negligence
Taking serious note of these massive operational flaws, the Assistant Drug Controller clarified that the license suspension was executed using the powers conferred under Rule 66 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. He issued a stern warning that any negligence in the storage and sale of medicines linked to public health will absolutely not be tolerated. The department will continue to take equally strict legal actions against any firms found violating these crucial health protocols.
Disclaimer: This news article is based on the official press release issued by the Information and Public Relations Office, Karauli (Government of Rajasthan). The information has been published solely for the purpose of public awareness and to inform citizens about recent administrative and legal actions taken by the health department.
