Consider the following statements:

Drugs under schedule K are exempted from requiring a doctor’s prescription.

Paracetamol, benzoyl peroxide, clotrimazole are schedule K drugs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Union Health Ministry has suggested amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to bring 16 medicines under Schedule K for providing exemptions from requiring a doctor\'s prescription so that they can be sold over-the-counter by retail sellers under a valid license.
Those 16 medicines include Povidone Iodine, an antiseptic and disinfectant agent; Chlorohexidine mouthwash for gingivitis, Clotrimazole an antifungal cream; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide lozenges for cough; analgesic ointment Diclofenac; Benzoyl peroxide which is an antibacterial for acne; Diphenhydramine capsules, an antihistaminic and antiallergic drug; Paracetamol; some nasal decongestants and laxatives.

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The Union Health Ministry has suggested amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to bring 16 medicines under Schedule K for providing exemptions from requiring a doctor\'s prescription so that they can be sold over-the-counter by retail sellers under a valid license.
Those 16 medicines include Povidone Iodine, an antiseptic and disinfectant agent; Chlorohexidine mouthwash for gingivitis, Clotrimazole an antifungal cream; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide lozenges for cough; analgesic ointment Diclofenac; Benzoyl peroxide which is an antibacterial for acne; Diphenhydramine capsules, an antihistaminic and antiallergic drug; Paracetamol; some nasal decongestants and laxatives.

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