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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Delhi govt orders CCTV cameras in chemist shops to curb misuse of medicines
To stop the misuse of medicines, the Delhi government has asked all pharmacies and medical stores to install CCTVs on their premises by July 31, news agency ANI reported. This move aims to control the sale of low-quality drugs and medicines that are often misused without a prescription. The order mainly focuses on high-risk medicines like codeine-based cough syrups, alprazolam tablets, and tramadol capsules. These are drugs that can be misused for intoxication and are often consumed by minors without proper medical supervision. NCORD meeting sparks action against misuse This move follows a meeting held under the 11th National Narcotics Coordination Portal (NCORD). The main goal of the meeting was to find ways to stop the sale of prescription drugs listed under Schedule H, H1, and X without a doctor's advice. Authorities acted after getting complaints that these drugs were being misused not only by people but also in other industries like textiles, chemicals, and food. The Delhi government, along with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), hopes that setting up CCTV cameras will help in tracking and reducing illegal drug sales, the news report said. On this decision, an official letter said: "As per provisions of the National Narcotics Coordination Portal, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau, has been advised to stop, prevent and discourage the sale of dual-use medicines without prescription and an advisory dated August 1, 2024 on this matter was already issued earlier." i Understanding Schedule H, H1, and X drugs *Schedule H drugs include commonly used medicines like painkillers and flu drugs. Though they need a prescription, they are often sold over the counter without one. *Schedule H1 drugs come under stricter rules. Chemists are required to maintain a record of these sales, including the doctor's and patient's details. *Schedule X drugs are under the highest level of regulation. These include psychotropic substances, which have a high risk of misuse. They can only be sold with a valid prescription, and their storage is closely checked by authorities. All chemists and medical shops have been asked to install CCTV cameras by the end of this month. The cameras are expected to act as a deterrent to illegal sales and help authorities keep a better watch over medicine distribution.
NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
Delhi Government Mandates CCTVs At All Pharmacies By July End
The Delhi government has mandated the installation of CCTV cameras in the national capital by the end of July. The decision comes after a meeting under the 11th National Narcotics Coordination portal (NCORD), aiming to curb the sale of Schedule H, H1, and X drugs without prescription. It is a significant move to prevent the misuse of dual-use medicines. The decision was taken after authorities had received complaints about these drugs being misused for intoxication, on humans and animals, and even in textiles, chemicals, and food items. This step is expected to enhance surveillance in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau and the Delhi government, thereby curbing illegal drug distribution. The letter issued on the same stated, "As per provisions of the National Narcotics Coordination Portal, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau, has been advised to stop, prevent and discourage the sale of dual-use medicines without prescription and an advisory dated first August 2024 on this matter was already issued earlier." The Schedule H drugs are some of the most commonly used medicines, such as painkillers and seasonal flu drugs. They are usually the highest-selling over-the-counter drugs, though technically they require a prescription. For the Schedule H1 drugs, regulations are stricter. Chemists are required to maintain a register of their sales, including details of the prescribing doctor and the patient. The last category, Schedule X drugs, falls under the strictest regulatory category. They typically include psychotropic substances and cannot be sold without a valid medical prescription. Their storage and sale are closely monitored due to potential misuse. All the pharmacies and chemists have been advised to install cameras by the end of this month.
The Print
15-05-2025
- The Print
Haryana adopted comprehensive strategy to tackle drug issue: Home secretary
The Sports for Youth initiative, operated in 2,515 villages through trained police coaches, is engaging over 1.96 lakh youth in regular sports activities to promote discipline, fitness, and a positive relationship with law enforcement, she said. Speaking at the 8th Apex Committee Meeting of the National Narcotics Coordination Portal (NCORD), Additional Chief Secretary Sumita Misra said, as of March 2025, 4,054 Panchayats — 55.32 per cent — have achieved a drug-free status. handigarh, May 15 (PTI) Haryana has integrated law enforcement, public health, education, and community leadership as part of a comprehensive strategy in its decisive battle against drug trafficking and substance abuse, a senior official said on Thursday. Misra said the Haryana government has also established eight exclusive Fast Track Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Special Courts in Ambala, Hisar, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, Fatehabad and Panipat districts. 'Plans are on the cards to establish such special courts in other districts as well. These courts have been set up to expedite the trial of offences under the said Act, ensuring timely adjudication and reinforcing the state's commitment to combating drug trafficking through a robust judicial mechanism,' she said at the meeting that was chaired by the Union home secretary. Misra said the Haryana government recently launched a comprehensive anti-drug campaign under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. It covered all assembly constituencies between April 5 and April 27, 2025 and emerged as a powerful symbol of collective resolve against drug abuse, witnessing enthusiastic participation from government officials, local leaders, women, youth, and village communities, she said. Misra said between January and April 2025, Haryana registered 143 cases under the NDPS Act involving commercial quantities of narcotics. A total of 332 individuals were arrested, including 145 interstate smugglers. Seizures included 1.5 kg of heroin, 40 kg of 'charas', 904 kg of 'ganja' (cannabis), 50 kg of opium, 5,874 kg of poppy straw, over 91,000 tablets, 1,604 bottles, and nearly 48,000 capsules reflecting the extensive scale of the illicit drug trade being tackled in the state, she added. Apart from this, 143 cases involving illegally acquired assets of drug offenders have been referred to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for financial investigations. Monthly Master Reports (MMRs) detailing major seizures are shared with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) by the State Crime Branch to ensure coordinated intelligence and joint operations, she said. She said Haryana is upgrading its State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to better detect and analyse synthetic drugs and issue early alerts to enforcement agencies. Synthetic drug seizures are flagged for immediate attention, and proactive alerts are issued as part of the state's multi-tiered strategy to dismantle organised drug trafficking networks, Misra said. PTI SUN RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
