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Medicines with over 12% alcohol can no longer be sold without prescription: Govt

In a new regulatory change, medications with alcohol content exceeding twelve percent will require a prescription from a doctor. This decision treats these products like standard prescription drugs, compelling manufacturers to obtain the necessary licenses. Furthermore, pharmacies are now tasked with rigorous record-keeping to mitigate potential abuse and ensure that genuine medical use is preserved under enhanced scrutiny.

10 Jul 2026 12:23 pm