Companies who produce poor-quality medications must face sanctions

• Atmanirbhar Bharat aims to strengthen India’s pharmaceutical sector, but it requires a quality control framework.

• Concerns have emerged regarding the quality of cough syrups, impacting India’s global pharmaceutical ambitions.

• The Union Health Ministry ordered compliance with revised Schedule M norms due to safety issues linked to cough syrup contamination.

• A report from Tamil Nadu found diethylene glycol (DEG) above permissible limits in a cough syrup, leading to the deaths of 14 children.

• Initial tests by the Health Ministry ruled out DEG; however, it was found in a batch in Tamil Nadu.

• Non-compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices was noted at the manufacturing facility, indicating potential contamination issues.

• The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation recommended the cancellation of the manufacturing license for the implicated firm.

• A physician who prescribed the syrup to affected children has been arrested.

• India must adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards poor-quality drugs, emphasizing stringent monitoring and regular inspections to prevent violations.

• The government must ensure accountability in drug safety to protect public health.

Poor-quality drug penalties is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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