New Delhi, July 11 -- Amid concerns over the misuse and counterfeiting of high-value cancer medicines, the Delhi drugs control department has directed hospitals with oncology departments to strengthen record-keeping and ensure the safe disposal of empty vials and containers. A June 3 advisory, seen by HT, warns that empty vials of anti-cancer medicines are being collected, refilled with spurious or substandard substances, posing a serious risk to patients. Hospitals have been asked to procure medicines only from authorised sources, maintain detailed records, and destroy empty vials immediately after use by crushing them. They have also been directed to report suspected cases of counterfeit medicines or diversion to the drugs control departm...