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Mumbai: FDA seizes growth hormone injections, 71 drugs being sold without licence by gym trainer
Updated On: 15 November, 2022 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Anagha Sawant
During the investigation, the team found that the drugs found on the premise were used without obtaining licence as per the provisions laid down under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945

Seized injections and drugs by FDA Maharashtra. Pic/FDA
Maharashtra’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) officials seized a stock of mephentermine injection, testosterone injection, growth hormone injection, and 71 other drugs worth Rs. 5.31 lakhs from a gym trainer’s shop in Mira Road.
According to the officials, the gyms promoting the illegal sale and/or use of body-building drugs are on the radar of the FDA. Based on the information received at the Intelligence branch of FDA, Maharashtra, a team comprises of Drugs inspectors of IB – HQ and Thane raided a shop situated at Kanakiya Road, Mira Road.
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