Spurious Drug Racket: Himachal Bust Nets Manglam Pharma Owner
A major crackdown on spurious pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) has unfolded in Himachal Pradesh, resulting in the arrest of the owner of Manglam Pharma. The operation, a joint effort between state agencies, uncovered a significant supply racket involving suspect batches of Thiocolchicoside and Azithromycin.
Investigations point to the origin of these substandard APIs in Uttarakhand. Authorities seized substantial quantities of the compromised drugs during the raid on Manglam Pharma’s premises.
The Himachal Pradesh government has vowed to take stringent action against all those involved in the manufacturing and distribution of these substandard drugs, promising a thorough investigation into the supply chain.
This incident highlights a growing concern regarding the quality of pharmaceuticals in India. The implications for public health are significant, underscoring the urgent need for robust regulatory oversight and stricter penalties to deter such criminal activities. The investigation is ongoing and may reveal further links in this potentially widespread network.
