Government: No cough syrup sale without prescription
The Indian government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, to mandate prescriptions for all cough syrup sales, removing previous exemptions for rural areas. This move follows international concerns regarding contaminated syrups linked to child fatalities.
Why it matters
This regulatory change is a critical public health intervention aimed at improving drug safety and traceability in India's pharmaceutical supply chain.
Government: No cough syrup sale sans prescription | India News - The Times of India
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