Enforcement agencies across Telangana have uncovered the business of spurious drugs, in recent raids conducted by the Drugs Control Administration (DCA).
Since last month, the DCA has targeted 10 facilities, resulting in the confiscation of nearly 1,171 kg of counterfeit medications worth ₹9.76 crore. Notwithstanding these efforts, medical experts warn that the consumption of such illicit drugs poses severe threat to health.
Spurious drugs, also known as counterfeit drugs, are deceitfully manufactured medicines designed to mimic reputable products, often from well-known brands, with the intention of misleading the public and capitalising on the popularity of authentic items. These fraudulent medications may even bear the details of non-existent manufacturers, creating a facade of legitimacy for fictitious companies.
