In the works—a tougher drug law to check opioid abuse
India plans a tougher Drugs and Cosmetics Act to curb diversion of pharmaceutical opioids, raising jail terms and fines to the level of the stiffer narcotics law. The move comes amid a surge in seized opioid tablets from 18.4 million in FY21 to 46.9 million by FY25.
India plans a tougher Drugs and Cosmetics Act to curb diversion of pharmaceutical opioids, raising jail terms and fines to the level of the stiffer narcotics law. The move comes amid a surge in seized opioid tablets from 18.4 million in FY21 to 46.9 million by FY25.
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