6,368 capsules of habit-forming drug seized from medical shop in Tellapur

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act has been invoked in Telangana, where officials from the Drugs Wing of the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) seized 6,368 capsules of Tramadol from a medical shop in Tellapur. Tramadol is a habit-forming opioid drug classified as Schedule H1, requiring a prescription for sale.

The seizure, valued at ₹58,904, occurred after TG SAFE officials conducted a raid on Sri Ganesh Medical and General Stores in Tellapur village following reports of illegal sales. The agency emphasized that illegal diversion and misuse of Tramadol can lead to dependence and severe health consequences, and is punishable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act with up to two years of imprisonment.

TG SAFE has urged the public to report any suspected illegal sale or manufacture of medicines, narcotic drugs, and psychotropic substances through their toll-free number.

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