Islamabad’s Health Department has restated the Pregabalin ban Islamabad pharmacies must follow: pregabalin-containing medicines cannot be sold without a valid prescription. Pharmacy Services and Drug Control issued a public and pharmacists’ alert on Oct 25 directing licensed chemists and pharmacists to comply fully with the rules.
What the alert requires
The section said the restriction is being enforced in line with directions issued on July 10, 2026. All licensed pharmacies and pharmacists in the capital have been told to dispense pregabalin-containing medicines only against valid prescriptions. Over-the-counter sale of those products is not allowed under the order.
The alert addresses both the public and the pharmacy trade. Chemists are expected to check for a proper prescription before handing over any pregabalin product stocked on their shelves.
Why the department says it matters
The department stressed that following the directive is essential to protect public health and to promote the safe use of medicines. It framed the Pregabalin ban Islamabad is enforcing as a compliance duty for every licensed outlet, not an optional guideline.
It also urged people to consult qualified medical practitioners before obtaining prescription medicines and to follow medical advice so that such drugs are used safely. That message sits alongside the sales rule rather than replacing it.
Timeline: what has happened so far
- July 10, 2026: Directions are issued on the sale of pregabalin-containing medicines only against valid prescriptions.
- Oct 25, 2026: Pharmacy Services and Drug Control, Health Department Islamabad, issues a public and pharmacists’ alert reiterating the ban and ordering strict compliance.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Islamabad mein Pregabalin wali dawai ab bina prescription ke nahi bik sakti. Pharmacy walon ko clear hukm hai ke yeh dawai sirf valid prescription par dein. Health Department ne yeh rule dobara yaad dilaya hai taake dawaiyon ka istemal mehfooz rahe. Agar aap ko yeh medicine chahiye, pehle qualified doctor se milen aur unki advice follow karein.
