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The Indian government has mandated doctor prescriptions for all medicinal syrups and banned 16 fixed-dose combination drugs to improve public health safety. These regulatory changes follow reports of fatalities linked to adulterated cough syrups and concerns over drug quality.
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Stricter pharmaceutical regulations are critical for preventing medical tragedies and ensuring the safety of domestic and exported medicinal products.
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The report provides a factual summary of government policy changes and their public health context.
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