Archive: 2024 / 07
Health Minister's New Classification: Lyrica and Neurontin Now Regulated as Psychoactive Drugs
In a significant regulatory move, Health Minister Sheikh Dr. Basel Al-Sabah announced that Pregabalin and Gabapentin, commonly known as Lyrica and Neurontin, are now classified as psychoactive drugs due to their potential effects on mental processes. This decision aims to control their production, distribution, and use to prevent misuse and associated health risks.