Indian drugs regulators took action against 105 pharma firms, health minister says

The action by national and state regulators comes after Indian-made cough syrups were linked to the deaths of dozens of children overseas.

Reuters

July 11, 2023 / 14:48 IST

Indian drugs regulators took action against 105 pharma firms, health minister says

Indian drugs regulators have taken action against 105 pharmaceutical companies after a risk-based inspection and audit of manufacturing plants, the health minister said on Tuesday.

The action by national and state regulators comes after Indian-made cough syrups were linked to the deaths of dozens of children overseas.

The minister said production has been stopped at 31 companies while product licence cancellations or suspensions have been issued against a further 50 companies.

Reuters

first published: Jul 11, 2023 02:48 pm

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