Magam, October 22: The Drugs Control Department Budgam on Thursday organised an awareness programme for chemists and medicine distributors at Town Hall Magam to sensitise them about their legal responsibilities and the need to prevent the misuse and unauthorised sale of medicines.
During the programme, Drugs Control Officer, Sub-Division Beerwah, Peerzada Tasaduq Hussain, highlighted the role of chemists and medicine distributors in ensuring the proper sale and distribution of medicines and helping curb the drug menace.
The importance of installing CCTV cameras and implementing a Computerised Billing System (CBS) at medical shops was also discussed during the programme, officials told Kashmir Convener.
Chemists were asked to maintain complete records of the purchase and sale of medicines to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and the rules framed thereunder.
The programme focused on strengthening awareness among chemists and distributors about their statutory obligations and promoting responsible pharmaceutical practices.
The department stressed adherence to prescribed regulations to ensure the safe and lawful distribution of medicines and help prevent their misuse and unauthorised sale.
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