Illegal sale of MTP Kits, addictive drugs will invite strict action: Civil Surgeon
Civil Surgeon issues strict guidelines on sale of MTP Kits and habit-forming medicines
Maintain complete record of purchase and sale of medicines: Civil Surgeon Dr Rajiv Parashar
Ferozepur, January 16, 2026: Civil Surgeon Ferozepur, Dr Rajiv Parashar, has issued strict guidelines regarding the sale of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) kits and medicines prone to abuse as intoxicants, directing chemists to maintain complete and proper records of their purchase and sale.
The directions were issued during a meeting held with district drug inspectors and office-bearers of the District Chemists Association. The meeting was attended by Dr Sushma Thakkar, Assistant Civil Surgeon; Dr Meenakshi Dhingra, District Immunisation Officer; Sonia Gupta, Drug Inspector; Subodh Kakkar, President of the Chemists Association; Ankush Bhandari, Deputy Mass Media Officer; Vikas Kalra, PA, along with other association representatives.
Dr Parashar clearly instructed chemists that misuse or illegal sale of MTP kits and habit-forming medicines will not be tolerated. He stated that selling such medication without a valid bill and a doctor’s prescription is illegal and will invite strict legal action. Emphasising the government’s zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse, he urged all stakeholders to strictly adhere to official guidelines and report any violation immediately.
He further directed that chemists must dispense medicines strictly as per the duration prescribed by doctors and ensure that complete details of medicines are mentioned on the prescription. All chemists were instructed to ensure that the purchase and sale of medicines are carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Dr Parashar stressed that medicines susceptible to abuse must be sold with utmost responsibility and that complete records must be maintained as per rules. Any violation or illegal sale of drugs will attract strict punitive action.
The District Chemists Association assured full cooperation with the health department in implementing these directions and supporting efforts to curb drug misuse.