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Q1Consider the following statements regarding the recent amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 concerning cough syrups: 1. Cough syrups continue to be listed under Schedule K and may still be sold over the counter without a prescription. 2. Cough syrups can now be sold only through licensed pharmacies complying with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, against a valid prescription. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: the Union health ministry amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to remove cough syrups from Schedule K, thereby ending their over-the-counter sale without a prescription. Statement 2 is correct: cough syrups can now be sold only through licensed pharmacies complying with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, against a valid prescription. Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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