106 Suspension Orders, 1 Licence Cancellation and 3 Warnings Issued
HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 23, 2026: As part of the ongoing special enforcement drive in the CURE region to curb the illegal sale and diversion of habit-forming drugs, the Drugs Wing of the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE), together with Enforcement Wing police personnel, conducted raids at medical shops in vulnerable areas across the CURE region.
Pursuant to the special drive conducted on October 6, 2026, action has been taken against medical shops found violating the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Rules made thereunder, with respect to the sale of habit-forming drugs. The actions initiated in respect of the said drive are as follows:
| S. No. | Type of Order | Total Count |
| 1 | Suspension Order issued until further orders | 99 |
| 2 | Suspension Order issued for 3 days | 2 |
| 3 | Suspension Order issued for 7 days | 5 |
| 4 | Warnings issued | 3 |
| 5 | Cancellations issued | 1 |
| Total actions | 110 |
A total of 106 medical shops have been placed under suspension, of which 99 will remain suspended until further orders. One licence has been cancelled, and warnings have been issued to three establishments.
TG SAFE has cautioned all chemists and druggists that habit-forming drugs, including psychotropic and Schedule H/H1 drugs, must not be sold without a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Records of purchase, sale and stock must be maintained as required by law. Any violation will invite strict action, including suspension or cancellation of licence and prosecution.
The public may report any complaints regarding the illegal sale, distribution, or diversion of habit-forming drugs through the TG SAFE – Drugs Wing Toll-Free Number 1800-599-6969, operational from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days.
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