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Centre restricts sale of cough syrups sans licence in villages

India's health ministry has removed cough syrups from Schedule K, mandating sales only through licensed pharmacies to combat misuse and contamination.

Hindustan Times 4 newsrooms Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:48

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