# Telangana DCA issues notices to 43 medical shops over weight loss drugs

2026-08-15T05:46:22+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has issued show-cause notices to 43 medical shops after a statewide enforcement drive on August 14 detected violations in the sale of weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus. The DCA said inspections focused on drugs containing Tirzepatide and Semaglutide, including generic equivalents, with special attention to spurious or counterfeit batches. Officials found non-compliance including sale without a prescription, failure to issue bills, and dispensing medicines without a registered pharmacist. Further action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is pending.

## Coverage

- siasat.com <https://www.siasat.com/dca-cracks-down-on-weight-loss-drugs-across-telangana-3524988/>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/notices-to-43-medical-shops-in-telangana-over-sale-of-mounjaro-ozempic-without-prescription/article71348448.ece>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:15:51+00:00.

Tags: Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Telangana Drugs Control Administration, Wegovy
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