The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Govt. amends rules to strengthen regulation of drug formulations with high alcohol content
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The Indian Union Health Ministry has amended drug regulations to require licenses for medicinal products containing over 12% ethyl alcohol. These products, including certain tinctures, must now be sold only via prescription and under stricter record-keeping requirements to prevent misuse for intoxication.
Aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight and preventing misuse of medicinal products with high alcohol content, the Union Health Ministry has now removed the existing exemption from licensing requirements for formulations containing ethyl alcohol.
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