What is the controversy over the spinal muscular atrophy drug in Kerala? Explained
After the government switched the drug in its SMA programme from branded to generic, parents of children living with SMA have been asking for a switch back to the branded version; meanwhile the label on a drug bottle has sparked concerns, and political parties have now latched on to the issue
· 10/24/2026, 10:11:09 AM· 2 min read
After the government switched the drug in its SMA programme from branded to generic, parents of children living with SMA have been asking for a switch back to the branded version; meanwhile the label on a drug bottle has sparked concerns, and political parties have now latched on to the issue
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