New Delhi: A joint team of Delhi police and the Drug Control Department raided a medical store in Pooth Khurd on Sept 18 following information that Pregabalin capsules were allegedly being sold without prescriptions to people seeking the medicine for its intoxicating effects. The inspection also found an expired drug licence, scheduled medicines, expired drugs and serious record-keeping deficiencies.
The drug licence displayed at the shop was in the name of Sagar Rana and was valid until May 6, 2026. The Centre notified its inclusion in Schedule H1 on May 13, 2026, with the amendment set to take effect after 180 days, in Nov 2026.
Akhil said the medicines were procured from Rajesh, who was allegedly not an authorised dealer. During the inspection, Akhil , a resident of Daryapur, was found at the premises and stated that he was running the store. The drug inspector also found Schedule H and H1 medicines. Purchase bills, sale records and prescribed registers for scheduled medicines were unavailable. Pregabalin is a prescription medicine used for conditions including neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and certain neurological disorders.