Govt ends over-the-counter sales of all 'syrups'; mandates doctor's prescription for purchase
Published on: June 16, 2026, 10:59 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that all syrups, including cough syrups, are now prescription-only. This new regulation, effective Tuesday, requires consumers to present a valid doctor's prescription to purchase any syrup formulation from pharmacies. This move aims to regulate the sale of these medications.
