Amid repeated seizures of fake drugs across Delhi, the Retail Distributor and Chemist Alliance (RDCA) has urged citizens to follow strict precautions while purchasing medicines. According to RDCA Zonal Head Dr. Basant Goel, patients should avoid buying medicines without a bill, verify batch details, and be cautious of discounts that could indicate counterfeit products.

Key Highlights

Frequent Fake Drug Raids in Delhi

• Recent raids at Bhagirath Palace, Daryaganj, and private hospitals exposed fake medicines worth crores.

• Past seizures include ₹8 crore worth of counterfeit cancer and kidney drugs.

Public Advisory on Safe Purchasing

• Always ask for a bill, check batch number and expiry date before purchase.

• Avoid stores offering heavy discounts without billing — these often indicate risk.

QR Code Verification Gaining Ground

• Several medicines now carry QR codes for authenticity checks.

• Consumers can scan to see full product details like salt, MRP, expiry, and manufacturer.

RDCA Pushes for Stronger Drug Enforcement

• Delhi’s Drug Control Department has limited staff to tackle the rising menace.

• RDCA urges Delhi government to hire more officers for sustained enforcement.

Doctor-Manufacturer Nexus Raises Alarms

• Some doctors allegedly promote specific branded drugs for commission.

• In some cases, unique salt combinations are self-manufactured and sold at inflated prices.

Generic vs Branded Clarification

• The only difference is in the brand name and cost — not in salt composition.

• Jan Aushadhi stores offer affordable generic alternatives under government schemes.

Quotes from Officials or Leaders
 Dr. Basant Goel, Zonal Head, RDCA:
 “If people stop accepting medicines without bills, the fake drug network will collapse. One wrong medicine can cost a life. We appeal to all chemists and customers to transact responsibly and ethically.”With counterfeit medicines emerging as a serious health risk, RDCA’s public advisory reinforces the importance of transparency in pharmacy practices. Stakeholders including chemists, regulators, and doctors must work together to safeguard patient safety.