Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Delhi Mandates Pharmacies to Install CCTV Cameras by July
The Delhi government is making pharmacies put up security cameras by the end of July.
This is because some medicines, like painkillers and flu drugs, can be misused.
These medicines are called Schedule H, H1, and X drugs, and they can't be sold without a prescription.
The government hopes this will stop people from using these medicines to get high or for other bad purposes.
They've been getting complaints about this misuse.
The cameras will help the government and drug control officials watch what's happening at pharmacies to prevent illegal drug sales.
Delhi government mandates CCTV installation in pharmacies by July end.
The decision aims to curb the sale of Schedule H, H1, and X drugs without prescriptions.
Complaints of misuse for intoxication, and in various industries led to the decision.
Schedule H, H1, and X drugs have varying levels of prescription requirements and regulations.
Pharmacies and chemists must install cameras to enhance surveillance.
- Who
- Delhi government and pharmacies
- What
- Mandatory CCTV installation in pharmacies
- When
- By the end of July 2024
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To curb the sale of drugs without prescription and prevent misuse
- Action
- Mandatory CCTV installation
- Target
- Pharmacies and chemists
- Deadline
- End of July
- Purpose
- To curb misuse of drugs
- Drugs involved
- Schedule H, H1, and X