In a major move towards patient safety, the Health Department of Punjab has issued an urgent order to halt the use of six widely utilized medicines. The directive was circulated throughout the state’s health facilities on Sunday, instructing immediate compliance from hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

Background to the Ban

The ban came following growing concerns over the safety and quality of several injectable solutions and IV fluids frequently prescribed in routine medical care. Health officials explained that recent clinical evaluations highlighted multiple adverse reactions and inconsistencies in treatment outcomes associated with these medicines.

Medicines Under Prohibition

The issued order lists six specific drugs whose usage is to be stopped with immediate effect:

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