Illegal Stockpiling Busted: Pregabalin, Alprazolam Medicines Seized in Ludhiana Raid

Ludhiana: The Drug Control Department (DCD) has intensified its crackdown on illegal pharmaceutical stockpiling, leading to the detection of a firm in Ludhiana found storing nine varieties of allopathic medicines containing Pregabalin and Alprazolam.

Acting on a tip-off, officials carried out an inspection at a medical store located in the Kaneja area to verify compliance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the rules framed under it, TOI reported.

The operation was conducted by the Drugs Control Officer (Ludhiana-3). During the inspection, the firm was found stocking nine different allopathic formulations containing Pregabalin and Alprazolam salts; however, it failed to produce the mandatory purchase records for these medicines, in violation of statutory requirements.

Consequently, authorities seized the stock on the spot, with the value of the confiscated medicines estimated at around ₹47,640, reports TOI.

Navdeep Sandhu stated that stringent action would be taken against such violations and affirmed that enforcement drives would continue to curb illegal drug sales and safeguard public health.