India grapples with widespread self-medication, a habit deeply ingrained in its healthcare culture. While responsible self-care for minor ailments is encouraged, the unsupervised use of prescription drugs, especially antibiotics, fuels antimicrobial resistance. Recent government regulations on cough syrups signal a push for safer medicine use, but experts emphasize the need for improved healthcare access and public awareness to break this dangerous dependency.
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Can India break its habit of self-medication?
- by The News Vista
- June 27, 2026
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