The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, to ban the Over-The-Counter (OTC) sale of medicinal syrups, including cough syrups. According to the new notification, consumers must present a prescription from a registered doctor to purchase these syrups at pharmacies. The government has removed the word 'syrup' from Schedule K of the rules to ensure stricter regulatory control. This decision follows concerns over child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups in states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The new rules aim to improve drug safety and oversight nationwide. https://www.dharitri.com/central-government-changes-rules-this-time-cough-syrup-will-not-be-available-without-prescription/ #creator program