Arunachal launches statewide inspection of pharmacies over compliance concerns
Arunachal Pradesh has ordered inspections of all retail pharmacies after multiple compliance complaints. The drive will check licences, medicine storage and pharmacist credentials to protect public health.
- Jul 31, 2026,
- Updated Jul 31, 2026, 10:43 AM IST
- Complaints cited statutory breaches, poor storage practices and missing pharmacist credentials
- Zonal licensing authorities must inspect every retail medicine outlet immediately
- Checks will verify licences and assess compliance with drug regulations
The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a statewide inspection of pharmacies and medicine outlets following complaints of regulatory violations, improper medicine storage and concerns over the qualifications of pharmacists.
The Directorate of Health Services (Drugs Control Administration) on July 30 directed all zonal licensing authorities and drug control officers to immediately inspect every retail medicine outlet within their respective jurisdictions.
According to the order, the drive follows complaints regarding the functioning of pharmacies, including failure to comply with statutory norms, improper storage of medicines, and the absence of qualified pharmacists or verification of their credentials.
The inspection will primarily focus on verifying licences and assessing compliance with drug regulations. Officials conducting the inspections have been asked to submit their reports by August 14.
The Directorate said the exercise is aimed at ensuring that medicines sold across the state are stored and dispensed in accordance with prescribed standards and are supplied only by qualified professionals, safeguarding public health.
