On the instructions of Delhi Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Drugs Control Department inspected a pharmaceutical establishment in Patparganj Industrial Area of Delhi as part of its special enforcement campaign. During the inspection, 31700 Oxytocin injections were seized, which were allegedly kept at room temperature in violation of the mandatory cold chain storage standards.
during inspection drugs control The department observed that a batch of Oxytocin Injection IP 5 IU/ml (which is a temperature-sensitive drug) was stored at normal room temperature instead of the required storage conditions of 2°C to 8°C as clearly stated on the product label. This stock was reportedly kept in this position since it was purchased in May 2026.
The Drugs Control Department, during inspection, found that the stock was not maintained in accordance with the provisions of Rule 65 (17) of the Drugs Rules, 1945. Although a working refrigerator was present in the premises, it did not contain any medicines meant for cold storage.
Crackdown on rule breakers
Given the important therapeutic use of Oxytocin and the possibility of its potency reducing if stored improperly for a long period of time, the Drugs Control Department confiscated its entire stock under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 to protect it from any potential threat to public health.
Keeping in view the safety of the patients, the Drug Control Department has also collected information about the quantity supplied from that batch to issue instructions to stop the sale of medicines distributed before that batch and to recall the medicines. Also, further necessary action is being initiated as per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and rules.
Strictness on drug trade in Delhi
Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the Delhi government under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is fully committed to ensuring that every medicine supplied to the citizens meets the highest standards of quality, safety and efficacy. Any kind of negligence compromising the safety of patients, especially in the case of medicines for life-saving and serious diseases, will not be compromised at any level and strict legal action will be taken against the culprits.
He said that I have given strict instructions to the Drugs Control Department to intensify the inspection campaign in the capital Delhi and to ensure that strict action is taken against any person or institution violating the rules related to storage of medicines and their quality. Public health cannot be compromised under any circumstances.
The Health Minister again said that special enforcement drives and surprise checks will continue across Delhi to ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the ‘Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules’ and to protect the health and safety of citizens.
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