government: You may soon need prescription for nicotine gums and patches
As per the existing provisions under Schedule K of Drugs Rules, 1945, nicotine gum and lozenges containing up to 2mg of nicotine are exempted from sale licence and no prescription form a registered medical practitioner is needed for the retail sale of those products.
Tobacco Control Division Drugs Technical Advisory Board Drugs Rules Nicotine Replacement Prescription Requirement Nrts Misuse
Source: indiatimes.com