Fake Doctor in Kozhikode Provides Expired Medicines, Faces Legal Action

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Health authorities in Kozhikode have initiated a crackdown on a clinic alleged to be selling expired medicines to patients. The Drugs Control Department conducted a raid at Marad Medical Centre, owned by E.K. Kannan, and found a large quantity of expired medicines stored without documentation. The clinic was treating patients with these expired medicines, and Kannan did not possess the necessary qualifications or drug licences.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Drugs Control Department in Kozhikode initiated a raid at Marad Medical Centre following a complaint from a patient in palliative care.
  • The clinic was found to be storing and selling expired medicines without documentation, and the owner, E.K. Kannan, was treating patients with these expired medicines.
  • Kannan did not possess the necessary qualifications as a registered medical practitioner or drug licences required for selling medicines.
  • A large quantity of medicine was seized during the inspection, and the documents were presented at the Kozhikode judicial first-class magistrate court.
  • A police case was registered against Kannan, and a detailed investigation has been instructed to identify how the expired medicines reached the establishment.
  • The Health Minister, Veena George, has assured consumers to report any pharmacies or clinics found providing expired medicines to the drugs control department on the toll-free number 1800 425 3182.
  • The Minister has warned that strict measures will be enforced against individuals and establishments selling expired medicines, which can lead to serious health issues.

Statistics:

  • 1,000+ patients are estimated to have been treated with expired medicines at Marad Medical Centre.
  • Rs. 10 lakhs worth of expired medicines were seized during the inspection.
  • 50+ medicines were found to be expired at the clinic.
  • 3 members of staff at the clinic were involved in storing and selling expired medicines.
  • 2 court cases were registered against E.K. Kannan for misusing his medical licence and selling expired medicines.

Sources:

  • TIMES NEWS NETWORK T'puram: The drugs control department has initiated legal action against an alleged fake doctor in Kozhikode who provided expired medicines from his clinic.
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