THATHRI: In compliance with the directions of Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal and under the guidance of Chief Medical Officer Doda Dr Vinod Sharma, a joint inspection and monitoring drive of retail drug sale establishments was conducted at Chiralla and Puneja to ensure the lawful sale of medicines and adherence to drug control regulations.
The inspection team verified licences, record maintenance, storage conditions and compliance with prescribed norms across various medical shops. Shopkeepers were instructed to strictly follow the guidelines governing the sale of medicines and to avoid dispensing prescription drugs without valid prescriptions. The officials emphasised responsible drug dispensing practices and warned against any violations that could endanger public health.
The inspection aimed to strengthen regulatory oversight and safeguard public health. The authorities reiterated that such monitoring drives will continue regularly to ensure strict compliance with drug control laws.
Among those present were Naib Tehsildar Chiralla Ram Dayal, Medical Officer Dr Mansoor Hussain, Senior Pharmacist (NTPHC Panshyee) Daleep Kumar and In-charge Police Post Karara-Bhella Asif Farooq.


