With reference to the Alprazolam, consider the following statements: 1. It is a psychotropic substance regulated under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. 2. It is listed under India’s prescription-only schedules (Schedule H/H1) and can be sold only on a registered medical practitioner’s prescription. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Alprazolam, consider the following statements:
1.It is a psychotropic substance regulated under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
2.It is listed under India’s prescription-only schedules (Schedule H/H1) and can be sold only on a registered medical practitioner’s prescription.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both are correct

Statement 1 is correct: Alprazolam is a psychotropic substance regulated under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. It belongs to the class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Statement 2 is correct: It is regulated under the NDPS Act, 1985, which prohibits production, sale, transport, and consumption of narcotic and psychotropic substances. It is listed under India’s prescription-only schedules (Schedule H/H1) and can be sold only on a registered medical practitioner’s prescription.

Source: PIB

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