‘This could save lives’: Doctors laud Centre's tough stance on cough syrups
A new regulation from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare now requires a doctor's prescription for purchasing cough syrups and other syrup medicines
A new regulation from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare now requires a doctor's prescription for purchasing cough syrups and other syrup medicines. This change, effective immediately, removes these medications from over-the-counter availability. The amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, was finalized after considering public and stakeholder feedback.
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