Recently, a news about a number of commissaries in Sanya, Hainan Province being investigated for selling commonly used drugs such as band-aids and wind oil essence has attracted widespread attention. This incident not only gave people a deeper understanding of the supervision of drug sales, but also made us start to think about why these seemingly ordinary daily necessities require such strict qualification requirements when they are sold.
In Sanya, Hainan, a special rectification action against drug sales is in full swing. According to the No. 1 Administrative Law Enforcement Detachment of the Sanya Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau, since April this year, they have found in law enforcement inspections that some small shops and supermarkets in remote areas have engaged in the unauthorized operation of drugs such as wind oil essence and band-aids without obtaining a drug business license. This discovery surprised many citizens, because these kiosks have always been a convenient place for them to buy daily necessities, who would have thought that there is even a "shady curtain" of drug sales hidden here.
In fact, common daily necessities such as band-aids and wind oil essence are all OTC drugs in medicine, that is, over-the-counter drugs. This means that although these drugs can be sold through channels other than pharmacies, the seller must hold a drug business license. However, in reality, many commissaries and supermarkets often sell these drugs without authorization for the convenience of customers, thus constituting an illegal act.
Recently, similar cases of investigation and punishment have appeared in many places. In Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, a food supermarket and a fresh food supermarket were investigated by the Market Supervision Bureau for selling "Yunnan Baiyao Band-Aids" without a license, and in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, a supermarket was investigated for selling Band-Aids with the "OTC" logo. The exposure of these cases has undoubtedly sounded the alarm for those commissaries who are lucky.
In the face of the public's questions and incomprehension, the market supervision department gave a clear explanation. They said that as a special commodity, the quality and safety of medicine are directly related to people's lives and health. Therefore, the state has always implemented a strict regulatory system for the sale and circulation of drugs. However, it is difficult to ensure the quality and safety of drugs in places such as canteens and supermarkets due to the lack of professional drug knowledge and storage conditions. Once there is a problem, it will not only bring physical harm to consumers, but also pose a threat to the public health and safety of the whole society.
In addition, the regulator also stressed that the unauthorized sale of drugs without obtaining a drug business license is not only illegal, but also has an impact on the formal drug market. These unlicensed sellers often attract customers with low prices, but there is no guarantee of the source and quality of their medicines. This not only harms the interests of consumers, but also disrupts the market order.
In response to this incident, we call on the general public and businesses to strictly abide by national laws and regulations, and not to illegally sell drugs for the sake of temporary convenience. At the same time, we also hope that the regulatory authorities can continue to strengthen law enforcement, crack down on illegal acts, and effectively safeguard the order of the drug market and the rights and interests of consumers.
In addition, we also hope that the general public can enhance their awareness of drug safety, choose formal channels and pharmacies when purchasing drugs, and do not believe in the promotion and publicity of canteens, small supermarkets and other places. Only by working together can we create a safe and orderly drug market environment.
In short, the sale of drugs is not a trivial matter, it is related to the life and health of each of us. Let us work together to abide by laws and regulations, and jointly maintain the order of the drug market and the rights and interests of consumers. Only in this way can we have a safer and healthier living environment.