Coronavirus Fallout: India’s Paracetamol Exports Hit
SEZ, Advance License Exports Permitted
Executive Summary
India permits medicines placed on a restricted list to be exported from SEZs and under advance licenses, but paracetamol exporters hope for more easing as restrictions begin to hurt. Meanwhile, the government asks industry to ensure four months of stock as it balances medicines security with economic interest.
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