DCGI orders nationwide crackdown on illegal sildenafil, tadalafil sales across pharmacies and e-platforms
India's drug regulator has directed states to raid unauthorized pharmacies, online sellers and clinics peddling sexual enhancement drugs, tighten prescription compliance and pursue new legislation. Nine companies including Tata 1mg and Apollo 24/7 have been queried, with the $1.15B wellness segment under scrutiny.
India's DCGI has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal sale of sexual enhancement drugs like sildenafil and tadalafil, directing state regulators to raid unauthorized pharmacies, online platforms and clinics, tighten prescription compliance, and pursue new legislation.