Hyderabad: Officials of the Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, raided a clinic in Siddipet district where an unqualified practitioner was allegedly running a medical practice without proper authorisation. The raid took place at the premises of H. Ramesh in Thimmapur village, Jagdevpur mandal.
During the inspection, officials seized 32 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, steroids, analgesics and IV fluids, valued at around ₹50,000. Authorities said the practitioner had stocked the drugs without a valid licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Public health risks from unlicensed practice
The DCA warned that indiscriminate use of antibiotics by unqualified persons could accelerate antimicrobial resistance, a global public health threat. The officials also expressed concern over the presence of steroids at the clinic. “Misuse of steroids can cause severe health complications, including immune suppression, hormonal disorders, cardiovascular issues, and psychological side-effects,” an official statement noted.
The raid was carried out by the Drugs Inspectors, Smt. S. Vinay Sushmi (Siddipet) and Sri Raja Reddy (Kamareddy), under the supervision of Dr J Raju, Assistant Director, Siddipet. Samples of the seized medicines were sent for analysis. The DCA said further investigation was underway, and legal action would follow against the offenders.
Warning to wholesalers and dealers
In its advisory, the DCA cautioned wholesalers and dealers against supplying medicines to quacks, unqualified individuals or unlicensed shops. Those found violating rules would face penal action, including imprisonment of up to five years under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
All wholesalers and distributors have been directed to verify the validity of drug licences before supplying medicines to establishments. Non-compliance will attract strict action.
The department also urged the public to report illegal drug sales, suspicious medicine stocking, or unauthorised manufacturing—including narcotics and psychotropic substances—through its toll-free helpline 1800-599-6969, operational from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm on working days.
