Concerns in Gauteng as raid uncovers illegal sale of scheduled medication

JOHANNESBURG - Fresh concerns have emerged about the illegal sale of scheduled medication at several establishments in Gauteng. 
  
The Department of Health sounded the alarm after a recent raid uncovered medication stocked on shelves at shops without the required licences. 
  
According to the law, only licenced pharmacies and registered healthcare professionals are authorised to dispense medicines in the country. 

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Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said medicine may degrade and become toxic, warning consumers and business owners. 
  
"If you are purchasing medication at your local establishment that does not have the licence to sell that medication, then you are placing your life at risk. We therefore call on all shop operators to immediately cease from selling scheduled medication as it is a criminal offence to do so," said Modiba.