Continuing Medical Education for healthcare
The Indian government has implemented new regulations requiring doctor prescriptions for all medicinal syrups and has banned 16 fixed-dose combination drugs. These measures follow safety concerns regarding adulterated cough syrups linked to child fatalities.
Why it matters
Significant shift in public health policy aimed at improving drug safety and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical sector.
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