Archive · 19 Dec 2025
FDA Cancels Licences of 13 Medical Stores in Nanded
The FDA in Maharashtra found that some medical stores in Nanded were selling special tablets that can make people feel dizzy or drunk without a doctor's note.
This is not allowed by the law.
So, the FDA decided to punish these stores.
They cancelled the licences of 13 stores forever and temporarily stopped 32 others from operating.
They are still checking the remaining three stores.
Some stores got special permission to stay open while they wait for a bigger authority to decide their case.
FDA cancelled licences of 13 medical stores in Nanded for selling intoxicant tablets without prescription.
32 other stores had their licences suspended for the same reason.
Action is proposed against the remaining 3 stores.
Some stores have obtained stay orders, pending higher authority decisions.
The FDA's actions were based on violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- Who
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- What
- Cancelled licences of 13 medical stores, suspended 32
- When
- Action taken as part of a drive, details released on Wednesday
- Where
- Nanded district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Alleged sale of intoxicant tablets without a doctor’s prescription and violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
- Action Taken
- Licences cancelled for 13 stores, suspended for 32
- Reason
- Sale of intoxicant tablets without prescription
- Location
- Nanded district, Maharashtra
- Authority
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Legal Basis
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act
