By Admin 
The Delhi government has taken a big and strict steps to prevent illegal sales and drug problems of drugs. It will now be necessary to install CCTV cameras in every medical shop in the capital. The Health Department has made it clear that by 31 July 2025, cameras should be installed in all the pharmacies of Delhi to monitor. The purpose of this decision is to stop the drug and dual use drugs being sold without a doctor.
This thing was decided in the meeting
The Health Department has sent a notice to Delhi All Chemist Association and Retail Distribution Chemist Alliance in this regard asking to ensure compliance of this rule. This decision was taken in the Narcotics Control (NCORD) meeting held on 18 July 2025. In this meeting, it was expressed that many medical stores in Delhi are selling drugs without slip, especially promoting drug addiction among the youth.
What are dual use medicines?
Dual use medicines are drugs that are used for treatment, but can also be used in intoxicated or non-medical works. Especially Schedule H, H1 and X category medications, which should be sold only on doctor’s advice. However, in reality many times these drugs are easily found without a slip. This is not only violating the law, but the problem of drug addiction in the society is also increasing.
These medicines are on the government’s radar
- Schedule h: Pain reliever and seasonal flu common drugs – best selling category.
- Schedule h1: Drugs with slight strict rules, it is necessary to keep a record of sales.
- Schedule x: Extremely controlled drugs like psychotic drugs. Can not sell without medical prescription.
For these medicines, medical shops already have a rule to enter the information of doctors and patients, but now CCTV cameras have also been made mandatory.
How will CCTV benefit?
The Health Department believes that with the installation of CCTV cameras in pharmacies, the sale of drugs can be closely monitored. If a chemist sells medicines without a slip, it will be recorded in the camera. This will make it easier to take action in such cases. The cameras will not only curb the illegal sale of medicines, but will also force pharmacies to follow the rules.
Why is this step important?
The Delhi government is considering this step as very important to protect the people and especially the youth from drug addiction. Drug addiction has become a serious social problem today. Many times medicines available without slip are being used for intoxication, due to which the future of the youth is in danger. This step of the government will not only ensure following the law, but will also help in protecting the society from the evil of intoxication.
Strictness for chemists
The Delhi government has set a tough time limit to the medical stores to follow this instruction. By 31 July 2025, all pharmacies will have to install CCTV cameras. If someone breaks this rule or does not put the camera even after the deadline, then strict action will be taken against him. The Health Department has made it clear that no relaxation will be given in this matter.
What will be the future?
This decision of the Delhi government can become an example not only for the capital, but for the whole country. If this step is successful, then other states can also adopt it. This will not only stop the illegal sale of medicines, but will also help in controlling the problem of drug addiction. The people of Delhi and medical store operators will now have to be ready for this new rule. This step may be strict, but its aim is to make the society safe and healthy.
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