GENERAL17 Sept 2026
Centre proposes CCTV surveillance in pharmacies to check unauthorised sales
The Centre has proposed draft rules requiring CCTV (closed-circuit television) surveillance at licensed pharmacies where prescription medicines are sold. Recordings must be kept for at least three months. This affects licensed pharmacy owners and their staff. In practice, you would need cameras covering every sale counter and secure storage for the footage. If you run a pharmacy, review your setup now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Draft rules require CCTV surveillance for prescription drug sales at licensed premises.
- The draft rules mandate that recordings be preserved for a minimum period of three months.
- The proposal has been put forward by the Centre and is still at the draft stage.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a licensed pharmacy, check your camera coverage and how long you currently keep recordings, and keep an eye out for the final rules — since this is only a draft, confirm the details before spending on new equipment.
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