Saralnama, three medical stores in Satna were sealed for operating without pharmacists. City SDM Rahul Siladia and Drug Inspector Priyanka Choubey led the inspection team. They found no registered pharmacists at Raheja Medical, Pratyaksh Medical, and Sheetalaj Medicos. The stores were immediately sealed for violating rules. This action follows the deaths of 24 children in Chhindwara due to toxic cough syrup. The MP State Pharmacy Council has ordered strict action against stores selling medicines without registered pharmacists. Violators face up to 3 months in jail, ₹2 lakh fine, or both under the Pharmacy Act 1949. From today, notices will be sent to the sealed stores. Until they respond satisfactorily, punitive action will continue. Next, more inspections are planned across the state. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 12:13 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 25 Sep 2023, three medical stores in Satna were sealed for operating without pharmacists
- City SDM Rahul Siladia and Drug Inspector Priyanka Choubey led the inspection team
- They found no registered pharmacists at Raheja Medical, Pratyaksh Medical, and Sheetalaj Medicos