A ban has been imposed on selling and dispensing vet syringes and needles unless prescribed medically.

The Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Ministry yesterday addressed an edict to all vet establishments, including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies or pharmaceutical warehouses.

“The measure aims to regulate the work of vet establishments, including the sale of syringes,” said Under-Secretary for Animal Resources Dr Khalid Ahmed.

Under the edict, vet establishments are banned from selling syringes to individuals or displaying these tools for selling.

Legal and administrative measures will be taken against violators.

Dr Ahmed said the ministry has co-ordinated with security authorities to enforce the ban.

Authorised vet establishments are required to keep invoices and prescriptions for selling and dispensing syringes in a special record that is submitted to the Animal Health Department, along with monthly reports.

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