Experts say restrictions on nicotine gum, lozenges may make quitting smoking more difficult
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April 15, 2026
India’s top drug advisory body has recommended restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns it will hamper smokers’ efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move…
Soon, getting nicotine gum may get harder
NEW DELHI: Access to smoking cessation aids such as nicotine gum and lozenges may soon be tightened, raising concerns among experts that it may become more difficult for smokers to quit. The trigger was a recommendation by the Drugs Technical Advisory…