Karnataka follows in the footsteps of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and parts of Bihar, which issued advisories to pharmacists a few days ago Karnataka on Thursday directed all chemists and pharmacists to sell fever, cold and cough medication only against a prescription, and to keep a record of the details of these customers.
This means over-the-counter drugs, including paracetamol of all dosage, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine and all types of cough syrup will need a prescription.
Karnataka follows in the footsteps of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and parts of Bihar, which issued advisories to pharmacists a few days ago.