
Actually, sales of drugs are not just an easy task like selling goods. There are stringent legal terms and conditions for this. Medications should always be kept at the right temperature and safe place, as well as a licensee pharmacist to be present at every medical store.

Now in such a situation, it is not easy to follow these rules in a crowded place like railway station. Prevention of fake drugs and preventing their misuse also becomes a big challenge here.

Another reason is the benefit. Other items available at the station are expensive from the market, as the shop fare and operating costs are higher. In such a situation, increasing the price of medicines is not legal and morally possible.

Apart from this, the behavior of the passengers has also been seen that they buy their necessary medicines and keep their necessary medicines before the journey.

In such a situation, running a medical store at the station can prove to be a loss deal at times. However, this does not mean that the railway does not pay attention to the health and security of the passengers.

The first-ed room or medical posts are present at almost every big station. Here trained employees and doctors are available, who provide first aid to passengers in emergency situations.

In severe cases, the nearest hospital is also contacted. The primary job of the railway administration is to keep the train operation safe and on time. If the drug stores are allowed to be opened at the station, it will increase additional administrative and security responsibility.
Published at: 30 Sep 2025 10:08 AM (IST)

