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Chemists strike on May 20: Why Indian pharmacists are protesting e-pharmacies over rules, pricing and safety
- On Wednesday, May 20, the All India Organisation of Chemists & Druggists initiated a nationwide strike protesting e-pharmacies operating through legal loopholes.
- AIOCD demands the withdrawal of government notifications GSR 220 E and GSR 817 E; the former was a pandemic emergency measure while the latter has remained a draft under review for nearly eight years.
- Officials in the Drugs Control Administration of NTR District ensured medicine availability, confirming that hospital medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendra, Amrit stores, and MedPlus stores will remain open during the bandh.
- Drugs Control Administration officials in NTR District are monitoring the field situation and coordinating with Medical shop operators to ensure supply continuity. Emergency contact numbers and operational store lists are available for the public.
- The Krishna District Wholesale Drug Trade Association and NTR District Chemists are participating in the strike, signaling widespread industry opposition to current e-pharmacy regulatory practices across multiple regions.
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Chemists strike on May 20: Why Indian pharmacists are protesting e-pharmacies over rules, pricing and safety
The All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists says regulatory loopholes have allowed e-pharmacies to operate without adequate oversight, prompting a nationwide protest.
·New Delhi, India
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