Punjab Govt Bans Use Of Eight Medicines By Three Pharma Companies Across State

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Punjab Govt Bans Use Of Eight Medicines By Three Pharma Companies Across State

The step was taken after reports of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in patients due to use of such medicines were received from across the country.

Chandigarh : Punjab's Health and Family Welfare Department has issued orders to authorities concerned to immediately stop the purchase and use of eight medicines manufactured by three pharmaceutical companies in all government hospitals of the state.

The department has stopped the use of eight specific medicines and IV fluids in all government hospitals of the state. The step was taken after reports of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in patients due to use of such medicines were received from across the country.

The order issued by the H