Why is the government proposing CCTV installation at pharmacies?

To ensure compliance with prescription norms and prevent misuse of prescription drugs.

Who has supported the CCTV surveillance initiative?

Health experts have endorsed the move as a way to monitor unauthorized drug sales.

How will CCTV cameras help medical stores?

They will enhance transparency and accountability in the sale of prescription medicines.

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Centre Proposes CCTV Surveillance at Pharmacies Selling Prescription Drugs

The government aims to monitor sale of prescription medicines through cameras

The central government has proposed installing CCTV cameras at medical stores that sell prescription drugs. This move aims to regulate and monitor the sale of such medicines, officials said. The proposal was announced recently by health authorities to ensure compliance with prescription norms.

Reported by: निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क

Published Sep 17, 2026

News Desk, Niharika Times

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The central government has proposed installing CCTV cameras at pharmacies selling prescription drugs to monitor and regulate their sale. The initiative aims to prevent misuse and illegal sales by ensuring compliance with prescription norms. Health authorities believe the surveillance will improve transparency and accountability in medical stores.

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The proposal to install CCTV surveillance at pharmacies is intended to curb the misuse and illegal sale of prescription medicines. Health experts have supported the initiative, stating that it could help in tracking and preventing unauthorized drug sales. The government believes that monitoring through cameras will enhance transparency and accountability among medical stores.

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Why is the government proposing CCTV installation at pharmacies?: To ensure compliance with prescription norms and prevent misuse of prescription drugs.
Who has supported the CCTV surveillance initiative?: Health experts have endorsed the move as a way to monitor unauthorized drug sales.
How will CCTV cameras help medical stores?: They will enhance transparency and accountability in the sale of prescription medicines.

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