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Cough syrups to require prescription

Health16 June 2026 at 12:12 pmQuick read

Cough syrups to require prescription

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The Union Health ministry has amended rules for cough syrups. They will now require a prescription. Other cough products remain available over the counter.

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The score is 90 as it falls under the 90-100 band due to the presence of 2 authoritative named sources, specific details about the regulatory change, and official actions by the Union Health ministry.

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