Punjab Seizes ₹20.64 Crore in Medicines
Punjab suspends 520 chemists' licences after seizing ₹20.64 crore in medicines.
In brief
Punjab suspends 520 chemists' licences after seizing ₹20.64 crore in medicines. Punjab suspended 520 chemists' licences and seized ₹20.64 crore in medicines during an 18-month drug enforcement drive. Originally reported by mint.
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.
What it means
Punjab suspended 520 chemists' licences and seized ₹20.64 crore in medicines during an 18-month drug enforcement drive.
