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Health Ministry Proposes Mandatory CCTV at Prescription Drug Stores

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC · How we work

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The Union Health Ministry has proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at licensed medical stores selling prescription drugs.
A draft Gazette notification dated September 8 2026 adds a new sub-rule to Rule 65 of the 1945 Drugs Rules.
Recordings must be kept for at least three months and do not apply to wholesale dealers.
The measure targets Schedule H, H1 and X drugs to curb unauthorized over-the-counter sales.

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The Union Health Ministry has proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at licensed medical stores selling prescription drugs.
A draft Gazette notification dated September 8 2026 adds a new sub-rule to Rule 65 of the 1945 Drugs Rules.
Recordings must be kept for at least three months and do not apply to wholesale dealers.
The measure targets Schedule H, H1 and X drugs to curb unauthorized over-the-counter sales.