Anantnag 6th June 2023 an awareness cum education programme under the aegis of Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan and Good pharmacy practices was organised by Drug Control authorities Anantnag in collaborationwith Chemists and Druggists Association Kokernag Anantnag,in which chemists of the area were sensitized regarding the basic principles , guide lines,SOPs of Good pharmacy practices by Drug Control Officers of Anantnag and Kulgam Districts. Chemists in general were also educated regarding the warning signs and red-flag indicators of substance and Drug Abuse and their ill effects. Later on chemists pledged an oath regarding the responsibilities and duties of a Good pharmacist. Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag and Deputy Drug controller kashmir Division emphased upon the chemists to work with zeal and enthusis for the betterment of patient care .Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag mandated the chemists to keep proper vigil on every suspicious addiction related activity and bring same in the knowledge of law enforcement agencies.Deputy Drug Controller kashmir Division Mtr Nighat jabeen also instructed the chemists to share responsibilities of one and all to contribute in eradication of drug and substance abuse. They were further directed to dispense the pharmaceutical preparations with addiction liability inconsonance with the duly signed and marked prescriptions of the medical Practitioners.