In an objective of keeping an eye on suspected patients of Covid-19, the state government has asked the chemist shops to keep a record of the patients of cold, cough and fever taking medicines from them.
The chemists have also been directed not to give medicines without the prescription of doctors.
In an order the Commissioner Food safety and drug administration, Pankaj Kumar Pandey said that drug inspectors would conduct surprise checks of the medical stores to ensure that the directives regarding the cough, cold and fever patients are strictly followed.