Chumoukedima, Nagaland, September 11 (HBTV): Nagaland’s drugs control authority has penalized nine pharmacies in the state allegedly for selling restricted drugs including codeine based syrup and psychotropic substances. Youngsters are abusing these pharmaceutical products, it is reported.
The pharmacies include two from Dimapur, one each from Akuluto in Zunheboto district, Niuland, Wokha, Mokokchung, and two from Peren district.
The department of Information and Public Relations (IPR) gave updates in its September 10 handout.
According to the IPR, the State Drugs Control Administration (SDCA) of the department of Health & Family Welfare has launched a comprehensive state-wise “inspection campaign” to address the growing concern of licensed pharmacies engaging in illegal sales of Codeine Based Syrup and psychotropic substances. There is widespread misuse/abuse of these pharmaceutical products by youngsters, the updates stated.
In view of this development, the department has restricted sales of certain categories of commonly abused narcotic drugs and psychotropic pharmaceutical products through a notification issued by the Government of Nagaland, though there is no legal sanction or provisions under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and Rules.
The drugs administration has initiated action against a number of licensed pharmacies allegedly involved in illegal activities. (See list)
| Sl.No | Name of Pharmacy | Drug License No. | Address | Remarks |
| 1 | M/s. ShanazPharma&Surgicals | 736(N)/737(N) | GS Road, Dimapur | Cancelled |
| 2 | M/s. Yepthomi Medical | 1063(N)/1064(N) | KalibariRoad, Dimapur | Cancelled |
| 3 | M/s. Z.A. Kiho | 3346/3347 | Akuluto, Zunheboto | Cancelled |
| 4 | M/s. SalamaPharma | 745/746 | Niuland | Cancelled |
| 5 | M/s. N. Pharmacy | 5577/5578 | Tsumang B, Wokha | Cancelled |
| 6 | M/s. Grace Pharmacy | 3016/3017 | DilongWard, Mokokchung | Suspended |
| 7 | M/s. ChangumPunia | 449/450 | New Jalukie, Peren | Suspended |
| 8 | M/s. Lansin Pharmacy | 5291/5292 | Mhainamtsi, Peren | Suspended |
| 9 | M/s. Kichun Pharmacy | 2156/2157 | New Jalukie, Peren | Suspended |
“While taking a proactive approach to curb the menace, the licensed dealers have been cautioned to desist from such illegal practices. It re-affirmed that no licensee shall be spared but strictly dealt with as per the law,” the IPR stated.
The state drugs control authority acknowledged the state’s police force for their concerted work in providing security and intelligence inputs, the IPR stated.