Hyderabad, Oct. 5 -- Nearly 70 per cent of pharmacies in Hyderabad have unregistered staff selling medicines, a report by the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has revealed.

This is a significant matter amid concerns about increased over-the-counter (OTC) sale of prescription medicines, including antibiotics, analgesics, antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs.

According to a report by The Times of India, TG SAFE officials expressed concerns that having unregistered staff at pharmacies could expose patients to medication errors, drug interactions and other serious health risks. Under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, no one other than a registered pharmacist can compound, prepare, mix or dispense medicines on a ...