Two pharmacies in Char Fasson, Bhola, have been fined a total of Tk 20,000 for storing expired medicines during an anti-expired medicine drive.

The drive was conducted on Wednesday (August 19) at several pharmacies located in front of Char Fasson Upazila Health Complex. Expired medicines were found at two pharmacies. A mobile court subsequently fined each pharmacy Tk 10,000, totaling Tk 20,000.

The drive was led by Emadul Hossain, Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Char Fasson and Executive Magistrate of the mobile court. Md. Shariful Islam Molla, Assistant Director of the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA), Barishal Division, was also present.

During the drive, pharmacy owners were instructed not to store or sell expired medicines. They were also warned to strictly comply with relevant laws and regulations regarding the storage and sale of medicines.

The administration said such drives against expired medicines will continue in the interest of public health.