Man arrested for selling scheduled drugs over the counter

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The Eastern Cape Health Department says a businessman from Berlin near King Williams Town has been arrested for allegedly selling scheduled drugs over the counter.

Bhisho health department spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, says the businessman faces charges of contravening the Medicines and Related Substance Control Act.

He says the drugs were not supposed to be sold without a prescription.

The businessman will appear in court soon.