Pregabalin and Other Medicines Now Require Prescription in Nepal
Summary
Pregabalin and certain other medicines now require prescriptions in Nepal to control misuse and protect public health, with strict record-keeping mandated for all levels of pharmaceutical trade.
Key Points
- Nepal Pharmaceutical Association Kathmandu mandates prescriptions for Pregabalin to prevent misuse.
- Importers and wholesalers must maintain detailed records and report to the Department of Drug Administration biannually.
- Dicyclomine and Promethazine require human identification and professional integrity during sale, though prescriptions are not mandatory.
- Pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are urged to uphold professional ethics and report suspicious activities to authorities.
