Ministry bans 156 ‘irrational’ fixed dose combination drugs with immediate effect
The Union Health Ministry has banned 156 "irrational" FDC medicines due to lack of justification and potential risks. This includes popular combinations for allergies, mucus, and acne, as well as supplements and burn medicine. The ban, which includes pre-1988 medicines previously exempt, is the biggest crackdown since 2016 and has taken the industry by surprise.