The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, removing cough syrups from Schedule K, which previously allowed over-the-counter sales without a prescription in certain rural areas.
The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, removing cough syrups from Schedule K, which previously allowed over-the-counter sales without a prescription in certain rural areas. This change mandates that syrup-based medicines must now be dispensed only through licensed pharmacies with a doctor's prescription. This action is framed as strengthening regulatory oversight and public health safety, following concerns over contamination incidents. While this aims to curb misuse, experts note the real impact on rural demand may shift towards Ayurvedic remedies.
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