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- A joint operation by Delhi police and the Drug Control Department targeted a pharmacy in Pooth Khurd following reports of illicit drug sales.
- Officials discovered the store was selling Pregabalin without requiring valid prescriptions for the sedative effects.
- The inspection revealed expired drug licenses, lack of proper sales records, and the presence of expired medications.
- The operator claimed to have procured the drugs from an unauthorized source, highlighting significant regulatory non-compliance.
What to watch next
- Follow-up action regarding the pharmacy owner and unauthorized supplier
- Implementation of new Schedule H1 regulations for Pregabalin in November 2026
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Shobhit D Saksena
DCP Outer North
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“Acting on information from a special informer, the team raided the pharmacy near Satguru Dairy. Police said the chemist was allegedly aware that some customers were seeking Pregabalin for its sedative effects and was charging them more than the normal retail price.”
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…seeking the medicine for its intoxicating effects. The inspection also found an expired drug licence, scheduled medicines, expired drugs and serious record-keeping deficiencies. DCP Outer North Shobhit D Saksena said, “ Acting on information from a special informer, the team raided the pharmacy near Satguru Dairy. Police said the chemist was allegedly aware that some customers were seeking Pregabalin for its sedative effects and was charging them more than the normal retail price. ” A decoy customer was sent to the shop with a Rs 500 note and asked to purchase Pregabalin without a prescription from a registered medical practitioner. During the exercise, the shopkeeper allegedly supplied the…
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