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Govt Tightens Rules on Cough Syrup Sales in Rural Areas
- On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified the Drugs Rules, Fifth Amendment, mandating a doctor's prescription for all Syrups and ending over-the-counter sales.
- Officials stated the decision follows past incidents where contaminated Cough syrups allegedly caused deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, prompting renewed calls for stricter regulatory oversight.
- The Central Government issued this notification after reviewing public feedback on a draft proposal, exercising powers under Sections 12 and 33 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- Consumers must now present a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner to purchase Syrups, while Chemists violating these updated Rules may face disciplinary action.
- By tightening these regulations, the Govt seeks to ensure safer consumption of medicines and encourage responsible medical supervision, marking a shift from previous Drugs Rules.
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The Union Health Ministry has issued a new notification making all types of syrups, including cough syrups, unavailable without a prescription. This step comes after cases of child deaths in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
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India Bans Over-the-Counter Sale of Cough Syrups Nationwide
The Government of India has implemented a nationwide ban on the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups. Effective immediately, pharmacies are now required to dispense cough syrups only upon presentation of a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner. This regulatory change follows a series of contamination-linked child deaths in India and abroad, prompting authorities to strengthen oversight of syrup-based medicines.According …
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