News Topic:Cough Syrups
Kashmir
Pulwama Police seize 27 bottles of Codeine-based syrup, arrest one during naka checking
Pulwama Police apprehended a person and recovered 27 bottles of Wecan-D (Codeine) during naka checking at Checkpora Bypass bridge, police said in a press release.
Health
Health Ministry amends Drugs Rules, 1945; over-the-counter sale of syrups discontinued to curb misuse
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for consumers to produce a valid doctor's prescription to purchase all syrups, including cough syrups.
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Health
Police asked to book ‘killer’ cough syrup maker: Report
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday directed the police to register a case against the Himachal Pradesh-based pharmaceutical company.
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