These Instructions Have Been Given To Retails Chemists In Dakshina Kannada: Check Out

These Instructions Have Been Given To Retails Chemists In Dakshina Kannada: Check Out

April 19: A press release has been issued by Deputy Drugs Controller to all the retail chemists outlets in Dakshina Kannada district instructing not to dispense paracetamol-based drugs (both prescriptive and OTC) for symptoms like fever, cold, cough, tiredness and difficulty in breathing without the prescription of the doctors.
The Deputy Drugs Controller stated that any retail chemist dispensing  paracetamol-based drugs against the prescription, then medical shop owners should record all the details like name of the patient, name of the doctor, address and mobile number in cash bill.
Stringent action will be initiated as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940,  if anyone fails to adhere to the instructions.