Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Allegations of Low-Quality Medicines Sold at High Prices in Karimnagar
In Karimnagar, there are many medical shops.
Some people say these shops are selling medicines that are not good quality but charge high prices.
They also say that some shops are selling generic medicines as if they are original by changing the packaging.
People are upset because they think the authorities are not doing enough to stop this.
They want the shops to be checked properly.
The drug inspector has warned that selling certain medicines without a proper prescription is not allowed and people can report any wrongdoing.
Over 2,500 medical shops in United Karimnagar district are accused of selling low-quality medicines at high prices.
Allegations include mislabeling generic medicines as original by changing packaging and labels.
Locals demand regularisation of medical shops and comprehensive inspections by authorities.
Drug Inspector Uma Rani warns against illegal sales of certain medicines without valid prescriptions.
Public is encouraged to report illegal sales through a hotline (1800-599-6969).
- Who
- Medical shop owners and traders in Karimnagar
- What
- Allegations of selling low-quality medicines at high prices and mislabeling generic medicines
- When
- Ongoing issue, recent criticisms and demands for action
- Where
- Karimnagar, United Karimnagar district
- Why
- Alleged lack of supervision by drug control authorities, exploitation of customers
- Location
- Karimnagar, United Karimnagar district
- Number of Medical Shops
- Over 2,500 in the district, 250 in the district centre
- Allegations
- Selling generic medicines as original, high prices, low-quality medicines
- Demands
- Regularisation of medical shops, comprehensive inspections
- Authorities' Response
- Warning against illegal sales, public reporting hotline