In Focus Podcast | Cough syrup deaths: Where is India going wrong with its medicines
- Posted on October 7, 2025
- By The Hindu
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In Focus Podcast | Cough syrup deaths: Where is India going wrong with its medicines
Over the past few weeks, at least 16 children have died, and their deaths are suspected to be because of a cough syrup that contained diethylene glycol. Dr Anant Phadke flags concerns with regulatory oversight of the pharma sector in India and explains whether cough syrups are necessary for children.
