The AIOCD has asked pharmacists to acquire their shares in companies rather than dubious channels that may import counterfeit drugs into the supply chain under the presumption of high profits. (Image courtesy of Getty)
The lobby of brick-and-mortar chemists has instructed all local pharmacists to “absolutely avoid buying from unknown sellers”, following a number of commonly used medicines failing quality tests in August, suggesting they are fake.
In a letter dated September 27, the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) – the largest organization representing more than 10 lakh offline pharmacists across India – informed its members that many leading brands of medicines have been flagged in the government’s non-combination warning. . quality standards. Since the companies asserted that these products were not made by them, the lobby reminded all pharmacists to get their stocks only from “reliable and certified” suppliers, even if other sources offer additional benefits or discounts.
Test failed
This move is driven by several popular antacids, antipyretics, antibiotics, and high blood pressure drugs that are flagged in the monthly drug alert issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Pharmaceutical companies deny that they produce these products, saying they are fake or fake. This puts a burden on pharmacists, as CDSCO inspectors collect samples from retail pharmacies.
Therefore, AIOCD has asked pharmacists to acquire their shares from companies rather than dubious channels that may introduce counterfeit drugs into the supply chain under the presumption of high profits.
What is the book?
According to a letter written by AIOCD president JS Shinde and General Secretary Rajiv Singhal, “The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) issued an alert on drugs in August, indicating that more than 50 samples of drugs, including commonly used drugs such as -paracetamol, pan D, calcium, vitamin D3 supplements, and anti-diabetes pills, were found to be not at normal levels.”
Shinde and Singhal reported the entire incident to the AIOCD members, adding, “These medicines are allegedly manufactured by a few well-known companies. However, the companies pointed out that the inferior products were not made by them.”
The AIOCD concluded that “Because of this, it is our great responsibility to remind all our members to buy medicines from reliable and certified sources only.”
The letter advises association members to “Please completely avoid buying from unknown sellers, even if they offer additional benefits or discounts. Always prioritize doing business with known and trusted members.”
