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Chinese Health Network Reporter Huang Manying / Taipei Report November 18, 2014
Dr. Zheng of "Dr. Zheng's Clinic" in Taipei City was suspected of illegally selling sleeping pills containing Zolpidem. The Taipei City Government Department of Health conducted an inspection at the clinic and found that Dr. Zheng, who is not qualified as a pharmacist, had dispensed and supplied controlled drugs without authorization, violating the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. This offense carries a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.
Zolpidem is a central nervous system depressant, and long-term use can lead to drug dependence.
What is "Zolpidem"? It is a central nervous system depressant classified as a Schedule IV drug and is also one of the commonly abused drugs in Taiwan. Abuse can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, fainting, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations (including visual, auditory, or delusional effects), skin rashes, facial swelling, difficulty sleeping, abnormal excitement, nervousness, irritability, asthma, breathing difficulties, mental depression, and confusion. Long-term use can result in drug dependence.
Zolpidem appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder, which is poorly soluble in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol. As a result, drug abusers often use it after taking stimulants such as methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, or amphetamines, which can lead to unpredictable drug interactions and harm.
Shocking! Taiwanese consume over 160 million Zolpidem pills annually.
Clinically, short-acting Zolpidem is effective with fewer side effects, making it a commonly prescribed sleeping pill by psychiatrists. However, the numbers behind its use are staggering. Statistics from 2013 showed that Taiwanese consumed 320 million sleeping pills, with Zolpidem-based short-acting sleeping pills accounting for nearly half—over 160 million pills. Follow-up studies found that 90% of patients using Zolpidem experienced withdrawal symptoms.
Clinic violates Controlled Drugs Management Act, facing fines of NT$60,000 to NT$300,000.
The Taipei City Government Department of Health stated that after obtaining consent from Dr. Zheng, the clinic's owner, an inspection was conducted. The results revealed that Dr. Zheng, lacking pharmacist qualifications, had dispensed and supplied controlled drugs without authorization. Dr. Zheng admitted to writing prescriptions and personally retrieving the medications from "Shezi Quanmin Pharmacy" before delivering them to patients. This violates Article 37 of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, punishable by a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.
Regarding the "Shezi Quanmin Pharmacy" located at the same address, discrepancies were found in the records of Zolpidem income, expenditure, and inventory, suggesting falsified documentation. The pharmacist at the pharmacy could not provide a reasonable explanation, violating Article 28 of the Controlled Drugs Management Act, which carries a fine of NT$60,000 to NT$300,000.
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Clinic Illegally Sells Zolpidem - over 100 Million Pills Consumed Annually
Dr. Zheng of "Dr. Zheng's Clinic" in Taipei City was suspected of illegally selling sleeping pills containing Zolpidem. The Taipei City Government Department of Health conducted an inspection at the clinic and found that Dr. Zheng, who is not qualified as a pharmacist, had dispensed and supplied controlled drugs without authorization, violating the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. This offense carries a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.
Zolpidem is a central nervous system depressant, and long-term use can lead to drug dependence.
What is "Zolpidem"? It is a central nervous system depressant classified as a Schedule IV drug and is also one of the commonly abused drugs in Taiwan. Abuse can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, fainting, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations (including visual, auditory, or delusional effects), skin rashes, facial swelling, difficulty sleeping, abnormal excitement, nervousness, irritability, asthma, breathing difficulties, mental depression, and confusion. Long-term use can result in drug dependence.
Zolpidem appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder, which is poorly soluble in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol. As a result, drug abusers often use it after taking stimulants such as methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, or amphetamines, which can lead to unpredictable drug interactions and harm.
Shocking! Taiwanese consume over 160 million Zolpidem pills annually.
Clinically, short-acting Zolpidem is effective with fewer side effects, making it a commonly prescribed sleeping pill by psychiatrists. However, the numbers behind its use are staggering. Statistics from 2013 showed that Taiwanese consumed 320 million sleeping pills, with Zolpidem-based short-acting sleeping pills accounting for nearly half—over 160 million pills. Follow-up studies found that 90% of patients using Zolpidem experienced withdrawal symptoms.
Clinic violates Controlled Drugs Management Act, facing fines of NT$60,000 to NT$300,000.
The Taipei City Government Department of Health stated that after obtaining consent from Dr. Zheng, the clinic's owner, an inspection was conducted. The results revealed that Dr. Zheng, lacking pharmacist qualifications, had dispensed and supplied controlled drugs without authorization. Dr. Zheng admitted to writing prescriptions and personally retrieving the medications from "Shezi Quanmin Pharmacy" before delivering them to patients. This violates Article 37 of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, punishable by a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.
Regarding the "Shezi Quanmin Pharmacy" located at the same address, discrepancies were found in the records of Zolpidem income, expenditure, and inventory, suggesting falsified documentation. The pharmacist at the pharmacy could not provide a reasonable explanation, violating Article 28 of the Controlled Drugs Management Act, which carries a fine of NT$60,000 to NT$300,000.
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