Expert Proposes GST on Antibiotics to Curb Misuse

A doctor who is an expert in infection control has suggested that the Indian government should tax antibiotics more, just like they tax tobacco and alcohol.

This is because people are using antibiotics too much, which makes them less effective over time.

The doctor says that by taxing antibiotics differently based on how important they are, they can make sure people don't use them too much and save the really strong antibiotics for when they are really needed.

This idea is not about making money, but about keeping these important medicines working for a long time.

The doctor also mentioned that India already has a plan to deal with this problem, but not all states are following it well.

The goal is to make sure that common infections can still be treated easily and that surgeries and other medical treatments stay safe.