All medical shops and pharmacies in Ri-Bhoi that sell schedule H, H1 or X drugs must install CCTV cameras inside and outside the premises.
Schedule H drugs are those that cannot be sold without a doctor’s prescription; H1 are third and fourth generation antibiotics, certain habit forming drugs and anti-tuberculosis drugs; X are those prescription medicines that are even more strictly regulated, such as amphetamine and ketamine.
A time period of one month has been given to the shop owners for installation of CCTV cameras. Footage may be randomly checked by the District Drug Controller Authority/CWPO at any time. In case any medical shop/pharmacy fails to comply with the order, action will be taken by the DC against the owners.
