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Pharmaceuticals sold as supplements to bypass norms in Telangana
short by / on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
In 2025, Telangana authorities exposed 9 cases where pharmaceutical drugs were illegally sold as food products or 'nutraceuticals', bypassing strict regulations. Seized items included calcium, vitamin D3, iron, folic acid, zinc, and diacerin formulations. Officials warned of patient risks from poor quality control. Statewide crackdown formed part of 28,816 inspections and 5,278 regulatory actions.
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