# Punjab Seizes ₹20.64 Crore in Medicines

> Punjab suspends 520 chemists' licences after seizing ₹20.64 crore in medicines.
- Title: Punjab Seizes ₹20.64 Crore in Medicines · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Punjab suspends 520 chemists' licences after seizing ₹20.64 crore in medicines. Punjab suspended 520 chemists' licences and seized ₹20.64 crore in medicines…
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- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/focus/punjab-seizes-rs-20-64-crore-in-medicines-suspends-520-chemists-licences-11792160047691.html
- Author: Focus
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:19:46+00:00
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- Topics: punjab, chemists, licences, medicines, drug enforcement, seizure, suspension, news, india
## Drug Enforcement Drive
Punjab's drug enforcement drive seized medicines worth ₹20.64 crore and suspended 520 chemists' licences.
## Inspections and Cases
Authorities conducted 16,788 inspections across 214 firms, reporting 54 cases with 35 convictions and 650 pending cases.
## Pregabalin Regulation
Pregabalin will enter Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules on November 12, 2026, after being added by the Centre.
## Price and Online Concerns
Punjab raised concerns over high medicine prices and online sales of drugs without regulatory oversight.
## Key takeaway

Punjab suspended 520 chemists' licences and seized ₹20.64 crore in medicines during an 18-month drug enforcement drive.