Urges Union Health Ministry to Enforce Stricter Regulations on E-Pharmacies
Raises issue of Pending dues of State Health Agency under Ayushman Insurance Scheme
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/New Delhi, April 7-
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today urged Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda to enforce stricter regulations on e-pharmacies, specifically requesting that they be prohibited from selling psychotropic drugs without a valid prescription. This appeal aligns with ongoing efforts in Punjab to combat drug abuse and aligns with existing national guidelines under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which regulate the sale of such substances. Punjab Cabinet Minister today called upon Mr. Nadda at Nirman Bhawan here.
Dr. Singh’s request reflects concerns over the potential misuse of online platforms, emphasizing the need for tighter controls to ensure these drugs are dispensed only under medical supervision, supporting Punjab’s broader campaign to curb the drug menace in the state. Punjab Cabinet Minister revealed that the Union Health Minister agreed to this.