Unaccounted Psychotropic Stock lead to Drug Licence Cancellation: P&H High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld cancellation of a drug licence over excess, unaccounted psychotropic medicines, holding that the absence of evidence of sale does not excuse stock discrepancies. The ruling reinforces the need for pharmacies to maintain complete, verifiable records of controlled medicines. It signals that unexplained inventory mismatches can independently invite regulatory action, making robust stock reconciliation and documentation critical for continued licensing.