71% consumers in Mumbai rarely asked for prescription, survey finds; Maharashtra FDA acted against 880 drug licensees in three months
A recent survey of 3,697 Mumbai residents found that 71% rarely encounter prescription checks, with 36% saying pharmacists never refuse sales without a prescription and another 35% reporting such refusals occur only occasionally. In parallel, Maharashtra’s state food and drug authority has taken action against 880 drug licensees in a recent enforcement drive over the past three months.