Opinion | Death by medicine
Summary
Nearly 25 children died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming adulterated cough syrup containing toxic diethylene glycol, exposing systemic issues in India's pharmaceutical regulation and manufacturing practices.
Key Points
- Nearly 25 children died in Madhya Pradesh due to adulterated cough syrup containing toxic diethylene glycol.
- The Indian pharmaceutical market suffers from sub-standard and spurious drugs with inadequate regulatory oversight.
- Lax drug inspection and testing procedures contribute to the circulation of unsafe medicines in India.
- India, a major exporter of generic medicines, faces global repercussions from poor-quality pharmaceuticals affecting developing countries.
