Centre Bans 16 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs, Cites Public Health Risks And Safety Concerns
Published on: June 20, 2026, 7:16 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Central Government has banned 16 fixed-dose combination drugs with immediate effect after an expert committee found them therapeutically unjustified and potentially harmful. The affected medicines were used for diabetes, pain relief, gastrointestinal disorders and infections. Manufacturers and retailers have been directed to stop their sale and distribution.
