A major health scandal has rocked Sikar, Rajasthan, after authorities uncovered a nexus manufacturing fake medicines being sold to unsuspecting patients. According to a Dainik Bhaskar report, the Drug Control Department found that several drugs contained powder instead of active salts, completely ruining their chemical composition and therapeutic effect.
Shocking Findings from the Investigation
The department’s investigation revealed nine different types of counterfeit medicines, including those prescribed for diabetes, malaria, diarrhea, infections, arthritis, fungal diseases, and psychosomatic disorders. These fake drugs were being distributed across Sikar and nearby districts, generating an estimated ₹10 crore trade.
Samples collected from various areas in Sikar showed that instead of the required medicinal salts, the drugs were filled with inert powder. Even antibiotic samples failed quality tests, showing irregularities in salt composition.
Authorities discovered that these counterfeit drugs were manufactured in different parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jaipur, and Uttarakhand. The Sikar Drug Control Department has sealed the entire batch of medicines and exposed the network behind this fake drug racket.
Dangerous Impact on Patients
Medicines containing powder in place of salts can be deadly for patients. Such drugs lose their effectiveness, worsening diseases instead of curing them. For chronic or viral conditions, consuming these fake medicines can aggravate symptoms, cause complications, or delay recovery.
Experts warn consumers to always check the composition, contents, and salt quantity on medicine packaging before purchasing from any pharmacy. This simple step can help avoid the dangerous effects of counterfeit drugs and ensure proper treatment.
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