Cough up a prescription before buying syrups

Published 16 June 2026 · health

Synopsis The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that all syrups, including cough syrups, are now prescription-only. This new regulation, effective Tuesday

Synopsis The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that all syrups, including cough syrups, are now prescription-only. This new regulation, effective Tuesday, requires consumers to present a valid doctor's prescription to purchase any syrup formulation from pharmacies. This move aims to regulate the sale of these medications.

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