The government has mandated a doctor's prescription for the purchase of medicinal syrups, including cough syrups. In this episode, we examine the significance of this move, which comes after several cases of contaminated cough syrups were linked to the deaths of children. We also look at why the NTA has sought a block on the messaging platform Telegram, and bring you the latest developments from West Bengal, West Asia, and the G7 Summit.

To be sure, monitoring is lax, and even Schedule H drugs, which can only be sold on prescription, are freely available across the counter at pharmacies | India News

According to the ministry of health, a prescription by a doctor will be required for the purchase of 'syrups', including cough syrups. | India News

Chemists must now have a doctor's prescription to sell cough syrups. The government has changed the Drugs Rules, 1945. This stops over-the-counter sales of syrup-based medicines.…

You will now require a doctor’s prescription to buy cough syrups and other syrup medicines.

Govt amends rules to bring cough syrups under stricter regulatory oversight | India News

Indian syrups have been linked to deaths of children at home and abroad