UPFSDA sends 6 major proposals to Centre to curb illegal trade in Codeine cough syrup

Lucknow, Nov 14 (UNI) To effectively curb the illegal trade in codeine-based cough syrup being used as an intoxicant, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has sent suggestions to the central government for comprehensive changes in the drug distribution system. The department's investigation revealed that large quantities of codeine-based cough syrup were being billed, but the products were not reaching the authorised retail market. This raised concerns about their non-medical use and commercial diversion instead of medical use. For a permanent solution to this problem, the department has suggested measures to control the entire supply chain, from…