Officials conducted inspections two days ago at Vijayalakshmi Medical Shop on Palnadu Road and Manikrishna Medical Shop at Mallamma Centre. During the inspections, abortion kits, physician samples and prohibited medicines were reportedly found. Officials are investigating the details of their sale and supply.

Highlights

  • Kits allegedly sold indiscriminately to RMPs; medicines worth ₹10 lakh seized in raids
  • Physician samples and prohibited medicines found; cases registered against two medical shops

Sale Without Prescriptions

Recently, Drug Control and Vigilance officials conducted inspections at medical shops in Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram and other areas, during which certain prohibited medicines were seized. While tracing their source, officials reportedly found that the medicines had been purchased from Narasaraopet. Following this, special surveillance was mounted in Narasaraopet, and inspections were carried out.

During the latest inspections, the alleged sale of abortion kits without valid prescriptions came to light. Officials are also examining allegations that such kits are being used through RMPs, particularly in rural areas.

Playing with Lives

Medical experts warn that using abortion medicines without proper medical advice and supervision can lead to life-threatening complications. Taking such medicines without determining the duration of pregnancy and undergoing appropriate medical evaluation may result in severe bleeding, infections and other serious health complications.

Recently, a young woman in Yadlapadu reportedly obtained an abortion kit from a medical shop without a prescription on the advice of an RMP. She subsequently died after reportedly developing complications following the use of the medicines. The incident has raised concerns over the alleged sale of abortion kits without prescriptions and the need for stricter enforcement.

No Self-Medication

Experts advise women seeking termination of pregnancy to first determine the duration of pregnancy and undergo appropriate medical evaluation. They recommend that the procedure be carried out only under the supervision of a qualified doctor.

They warn that purchasing and using such medicines without medical supervision or taking abortion kits on the advice of unqualified persons can pose serious risks to health and life.