License Cancelled For Selling Weight Loss Drugs Illegally : Centre Warns

License Cancelled For Selling Weight Loss Drugs Illegally : Weight loss drugs are becoming increasingly popular in the Indian market, with their misuse increasing. The Union government on Wednesday warned that the licenses of such drug sellers will be cancelled and fines and legal action will be taken against them.

1 In a detailed report on drugs, their uses, risks and regulations, the Centre said that recently, a variety of weight loss drugs have come into the Indian market. They are easily available in the market through retail pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers and wellness clinics, which is very worrying. People are using such drugs without consulting a doctor, which is having a negative impact on their health. GLP-1 drugs can cause serious side effects if used for diabetes treatment. Therefore, the Drugs Controller General of India has tightened regulatory surveillance on this. It has been clarified that its sale in the country is allowed only on the advice of an endocrinologist, internal medicine specialist and cardiologist. It is reported that 49 such establishments were recently raided. Action has been taken against them.

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