Doctor's prescription is mandatory for nicotine gum also

Now doctor's prescription will be mandatory for nicotine gum also. The Drug Technical Advisory Board of the Central Government has immediately recommended amending the rules to ban its open sale. The board took this decision after the report of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This report said that nicotine gum or pills are effective but their availability over the counter can also increase abuse among smokers and non-smokers.

Nicotine in tobacco is an intoxicating substance. A section of health experts are considering it as a better option for getting rid of tobacco addiction. The number of people who consume tobacco in India is also in crores, while a section is against its open sale. ICMR had prepared the report after various medical studies.

In addition, suggestions regarding QR codes on vaccine and medication leaflets have been submitted by the Drug Technical Advisory Board. According to the board, each vaccination should have a unique code that can be used to access information about the product. Approximately 300 brands in the nation's pharmaceutical market currently have QR codes installed on them, and states are being asked to get tested for these brands.