Healthcare Law
Union Health ministry brings pregabalin under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse
The Union Health Ministry has brought pregabalin, a drug used for treating chronic pain and certain neurological conditions, under the stricter Schedule H1 category amid reports of its misuse and abuse. The ministry notified the inclusion of pregabalin under Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules, 1945, through a gazette notification on May 20. "The decision has been taken in view of reports received from certain states regarding the misuse and abuse of Pregabalin, particularly among youth," the ministry said. The drug, which is prescribed for the treatment of chronic pain, neuropathies, fibromyalgia, and certain neurological conditions, has reportedly been misused for its sedative, euphoric, and dissociative effects. The ministry cited seizures of illegal stocks and sales of pregabalin in parts of the country. The medicine was earlier regulated under Schedule H under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. Under the revised classification, the drug can now be sold only against a valid ...
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