Curbs – NEWJ https://www.thenewj.in THE NEWJ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:57:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Curbs on nicotine gums, lozenges may make quitting harder, say experts https://www.thenewj.in/2026/04/15/curbs-on-nicotine-gums-lozenges-may-make-quitting-harder-say-experts/ https://www.thenewj.in/2026/04/15/curbs-on-nicotine-gums-lozenges-may-make-quitting-harder-say-experts/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:57:51 +0000 https://www.thenewj.in/2026/04/15/curbs-on-nicotine-gums-lozenges-may-make-quitting-harder-say-experts/

India’s top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it will hinder smokers’ efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move could create more hurdles for those seeking quitting aids, potentially impacting public health initiatives. ]]>
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