Health Ministry brings Pregabalin under stricter schedule H1 rules to curb misuse

May 22, 2026 12:34 PM

Health Ministry brings Pregabalin under stricter schedule H1 rules to curb misuse

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has brought the drug Pregabalin under the stricter Schedule H1 category of the Drugs Rules, 1945, in a move aimed at preventing misuse, illegal sale and unauthorised access to the medicine. The MoHFW issued the notification through Gazette Notification G.S.R. 377(E) dated May 13, 2026, which was published in the Gazette of India on May 20. The ministry said that the decision was taken following reports from several states regarding the mi...

Government to launch ‘Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0’ to safeguard students’ health on Oct 9

October 8, 2025 5:33 PM

Government to launch ‘Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0’ to safeguard students’ health on Oct 9

The Government will launch the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC 3.0) on Thursday, reaffirming its commitment to building a tobacco-free learning environment and protecting the health and well-being of students across the country. The campaign has been jointly initiated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It marks a major step towards realizing the Government’s vision of a tobacco-free generation. Tobacco use remains a serious public health chall...