Odisha launches special anti-drug drive, action initiated against 137 establishments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UNI) The Odisha government has intensified its crackdown on the illegal sale and misuse of psychotropic medicines, with the Directorate of Drugs Control initiating administrative action against 137 drug establishments for violations during a special anti-drug drive across the state. The Directorate of Drugs Control under the Health and Family Welfare Department launched the special drive from October 1 to 15 to check the unauthorised sale and distribution of psychotropic medicines and ensure strict compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the rules framed thereunder. As part of the drive, Assistant Drugs Controllers and Drugs…