Published Oct 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The action followed a special enforcement drive on 6 October.
Synopsis: TG SAFE has suspended the licences of 106 medical shops in Hyderabad’s Core Urban Region (CURE) for the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs, ordering 99 to remain closed until further orders. The action followed raids on 6 October by TG SAFE’s Drugs Wing and the police Enforcement Wing, which found violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and related rules. The authority has directed chemists not to sell restricted medicines without valid prescriptions.
The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the licences of 106 medical shops in Hyderabad’s Core Urban Region (CURE) for the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs.
Of the 106 shops, two have been ordered to close for three days and five for seven days. The remaining 99 must stay shut until further orders. The authority also cancelled one drug licence and issued warnings to three establishments.
The action followed a special enforcement drive on 6 October, during which the Drugs Wing of TG SAFE and the police Enforcement Wing raided medical shops in vulnerable areas across CURE, the authority said in a statement on Friday, 23 October.
The establishments were found to have violated provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the rules governing the sale of habit-forming medicines, TG SAFE said.
TG SAFE has directed chemists and druggists not to sell habit-forming medicines, including psychotropic substances and Schedule H and H1 drugs, without a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Pharmacies must maintain records of purchases, sales and stock as required by law.
Violations can lead to suspension or cancellation of drug licences and prosecution, the authority said.
The crackdown targets the unauthorised sale and diversion of medicines that can cause dependence or be misused. TG SAFE has urged the public to report illegal sales, distribution or diversion of such drugs.
Complaints can be made to the TG SAFE Drugs Wing on its toll-free number, 1800-599-6969, between 10.30 am and 5 pm on weekdays.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
