The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana conducted a raid on an illegal clinic in Thimmapur Village, Siddipet district, uncovering 32 varieties of unlicensed medicines worth approximately ₹50,000. The clinic, operated by unqualified practitioner H. Ramesh, was functioning without a valid drug license. Officials seized antibiotics, steroids, analgesics, and IV fluids, raising serious public health concerns over unregulated medical practices and the risks of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and steroid misuse.

Key Highlights:

Raid and seizure details

• Conducted on August 25, 2025, following credible intelligence on illegal operations.

• Seized medicines included critical drugs: antibiotics, steroids, analgesics, and IV fluids.Seized drug samples sent for laboratory analysis to check quality and composition.

Public health risks:

• Unauthorized distribution of antibiotics contributes to the rise of AMR.

• Misuse of steroids can lead to immune suppression, hormonal imbalances, and cardiovascular problems.

• Presence of potent medications at unlicensed premises poses grave health risks to the community.

Legal and regulatory actions:

• The clinic operated without required qualifications or a valid drug license.

• DCA issued warnings to wholesalers and dealers to supply medicines only to licensed entities.

• Stocking or supplying drugs to quacks or unlicensed shops is a punishable offense under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, with penalties including imprisonment up to five years.

Enforcement team:

• Raid conducted by drug inspectors S. Vinay Sushmi (Siddipet) and Raja Reddy (Kamareddy) under Assistant Director Dr. J Raju.

• All illegal activities are meticulously documented to collect evidence for prosecution.

The DCA’s raid in Siddipet sends a strong message that illegal medical practices and unauthorized drug sales will not be tolerated in Telangana. Strict enforcement of licensing regulations is crucial to prevent misuse of potent drugs, reduce AMR risks, and protect public health. Pharmacists and distributors are urged to comply with the law and ensure medicines are only supplied to licensed entities.