Punjab Chemists Association Halts Sale of Habit-Forming Drugs

The Punjab Chemists Association decided to discontinue the sale of all habit-forming medicines, including pregabalin, across Punjab immediately. The association communicated this decision to its members and advised chemists to manage existing stocks according to applicable laws. Sudarshan Chaudhary, vice-president of the Punjab Chemists Association, noted that licensed chemists maintain strict records of psychotropic medicines.

The decision impacts the supply of prescription medications, potentially causing inconvenience for patients who rely on these drugs for psychiatric and other medical conditions. This action is part of a larger effort to address addiction concerns through drug dispensing in Punjab.

Dispensing pills is being used to address addiction concerns in Punjab.