Widely abused neurological drug formulations worth over Rs 5 crore seized in Punjab in 2024: Minister
Written By : Ruchika Sharma
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Jakhar
Published On 2025-04-08 10:45 GMT | Update On 2025-04-08 10:45 GMT
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New Delhi: Drug formulations containing pregabalin worth Rs 5.97 crore seized by the Food and Drugs Administration of Punjab government from 72 premises last year, Union Health Minister J P Nadda stated.
In a reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister also said that 12 firms faced cancellation of licenses while 46 faced suspension of licenses and 11 complaints filed in the courts.
“As informed by the Food and Drugs Administration (Drugs Wing, Punjab), the government of Punjab is aware about the increasing misuse and trafficking of pharmaceutical drug pregabalin,” he said.
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