NTEP State Drug Store [SDS] Structure and Functions
Each state needs to have one fully operational State Drug Store (SDS) for every 5 crores of population. In larger states/difficult terrain, more than one SDS can be established as per National Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program (NTEP) guidelines.
It is responsible for effective management of medicines and other logistics and ensuring uninterrupted supply of good quality 1st & 2nd line anti-TB medicines for adult and paediatric patients.