Centre mandates pharmacy-only sales for cough syrups in safety crackdown

Centre mandates pharmacy-only sales for cough syrups in safety crackdown

The government has made a significant move to tighten controls over cough syrups by mandating that they can only be sold through pharmacies, not over the counter. This follows a series of safety concerns and reports of lax monitoring, which has allowed even prescription-only drugs to be easily accessible without a prescription. This change is crucial for ensuring public health and preventing misuse of these medications, underscoring a broader effort to strengthen pharmaceutical safety regulations.

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