Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a tranquilliser banned by the NHS because it is so powerful JULIEN BEHAL/PAPharmacists are selling dangerous prescription drugs such as Xanax on the black market. Eight pharmacists have been arrested and at least 50 pharmacies investigated in a police operation into illegal sales of prescription drugs. Young people are buying Class C controlled prescription drugs such as Xanax online to use recreationally and to tackle stress and depression because NHS mental health services are stretched. Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a tranquilliser banned by the NHS because it is so powerful. It has played a role in several high profile deaths in the US including that of the actor Heath Ledger.

Source: The Times April 30, 2018 16:07 UTC