GST & Compliance 9 min read Updated: 2026-02-28

How to Manage Schedule H and H1 Medicines in Indian Pharmacies

Avoid drug inspector penalties. Learn how to maintain automated digital Schedule H and H1 registers compliant with CDSCO standards.

Key Takeaways for Pharmacy Owners

  • Schedule H1 was introduced to curb antibiotic abuse and 3rd/4th generation cephalosporins, carbapenems, and psychotropics.
  • Records of Schedule H1 medicine sales must be preserved for at least 3 years.
  • Registers must record: date of sale, patient name & address, doctor name & address, medicine name, batch number, and quantity.

1. Schedule H vs Schedule H1 Explained

Schedule H includes standard prescription drugs that cannot be sold without a registered medical practitioner's prescription. Schedule H1 contains 46 specialized drugs (including high-potency antibiotics like Meropenem, anti-TB drugs, and habit-forming sleep sedatives) requiring separate dedicated register logging.

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