13 Lalitpur pharmacies found selling antibiotics without prescription, face action

A snap inspection of pharmacies in Lalitpur by the Department of Drug Administration has found 13 community pharmacies selling and distributing antibiotic medicines without a doctor's prescription.

The department had carried out a surprise monitoring drive at pharmacies in Lalitpur. During the inspection, these pharmacies were found selling antibiotics arbitrarily, without any prescription from a doctor.

The department has said action will be taken against the 13 pharmacies that were selling antibiotics without prescriptions.

Under existing rules, antibiotic medicines can only be sold on the basis of a doctor's prescription. The department has continued its monitoring of pharmacies.