What medicines cannot be sold in pharmacies? Analysis of the banned list of popular drugs across the Internet
Recently, the topic of drug supervision has once again become a hot topic on the Internet. Based on the latest regulations of the State Food and Drug Administration and hot online discussions in the past 10 days, we have sorted out the categories of drugs that are prohibited from being sold in pharmacies and related regulations to help the public understand drug safety.
1. The background of the hot discussion on the ban on drug sales across the Internet
As topics such as "pharmacies fined for illegally selling prescription drugs" have become hot searches, the issue of drug supervision has triggered widespread discussion. Data shows that the topic #pharmacies buying medicine lightning protection guide has been read more than 230 million times, reflecting the public’s high concern for drug safety.
| Hot search keywords | heat index | Related events |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies selling prescription drugs illegally | 120 million | A chain pharmacy has its license revoked |
| List of prohibited drugs | 89 million | New Drug Supervision Regulations in 2024 |
| Psychotropic drug control | 65 million | Youth drug abuse |
2. Complete list of drugs prohibited from sale in pharmacies
According to the Drug Administration Law and the latest regulatory requirements, the following drugs are prohibited from being sold in retail pharmacies:
| Drug category | Specific examples | Basis for ban |
|---|---|---|
| Narcotic drugs | Morphine, codeine, fentanyl | "Regulations on the Administration of Narcotic Drugs" |
| Class I psychotropic drugs | Ketamine, methamphetamine | "Measures for the Administration of Psychotropic Drugs" |
| Vaccine biological products | COVID-19 vaccine, HPV vaccine | "Vaccine Management Law" |
| radiopharmaceuticals | Sodium iodide[131I] | "Measures for the Administration of Radioactive Drugs" |
| Toxic Chinese medicinal materials | Arsenic, mercury, arachnid | "Measures for the Administration of Toxic Drugs for Medical Use" |
3. Sales restrictions on special controlled drugs
Although the following drugs are not completely banned from sale, they are strictly controlled:
| Drug type | Conditions of sale | Violation penalties |
|---|---|---|
| Class II psychotropic drugs | Requires prescription from a licensed physician, limited sales | The maximum fine is 100,000 yuan |
| Compound preparations containing ephedrine | Register with ID card, no more than 2 boxes at a time | Revoke business license |
| Antibiotic prescription drugs | Must be sold with a prescription | The maximum fine is 50,000 yuan |
4. Latest drug regulatory trends
In the second quarter of 2024, the drug regulatory authorities will focus on investigating and punishing the following violations:
1. Online platforms illegally sell prescription drugs (typical case: an e-commerce platform removed more than 3,000 types of drugs from its shelves)
2. Pharmacies sell special drugs beyond their scope (recently investigated cases increased by 35% year-on-year)
3. Falsely promote the efficacy of drugs (focusing on supervising the elderly health care products market)
5. Precautions for consumers when purchasing medicines
1. A doctor’s prescription is required to purchase prescription drugs.
2. Be wary of "drug trusts" recommending high-priced drugs
3. Check the drug approval number (National Drug Approval Mark)
4. Keep drug purchase receipts for rights protection
The recent popular "illegal sales in pharmacies" incident reminds us that rational use of medicines is related to life and health. Consumers should be more vigilant, choose formal channels to purchase medicines, and call 12315 to complain if they encounter illegal sales behavior.
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