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Notice sent to NIMS Jaipur for unauthorised trials of Patanjali's Coronil

The Rajasthan government has clarified that the drug cannot be used as a medicine in the state without the permission of the Ministry of AYUSH

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Ramdev with Acharya Balkrishna (right) at the launch of Coronil and Swasari in Haridwar on Tuesday. PHOTO: PTI

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 26 2020 | 5:05 PM IST

Rajasthan's Health Department has served a notice to NIMS hospital here seeking an explanation on conducting trials of Patanjali Ayurved's drug Coronil on coronavirus patients, an official said on Friday.

"We served notice to the hospital on Wednesday evening seeking explanation in three days. The hospital did not inform the state government nor sought permission," Chief Medical and Health Officer, Jaipur, Dr Narottam Sharma said. He said the reply from National Institute of Medical Science (NIMS), Jaipur is awaited.

The launch of the drug by yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday triggered a debate after which the Ayush Ministry sought all

Topics : Ayush Ministry Rajasthan government Patanjali Ayurved

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