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Chemists Strike Across India Against Online Pharmacy Sales

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New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Chemists across India on Wednesday observed a one-day strike under the banner of the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to protest against online pharmacy sales, alleged irregularities in the e-pharmacy sector, and concerns over counterfeit medicines. The strike led to the closure of medical stores in several states, disrupting medicine availability and healthcare services in many areas.Bihar Chemists and Druggists Association (BCDA) President and A…

Chemists to Strike Nationwide Against Online Medicine Sales

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New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Chemists across the country have called for a nationwide strike on Wednesday to protest against online pharmacies and the growing sale of medicines through digital platforms. The agitation, led by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), is expected to disrupt medicine supply, with more than 1.24 million private medical stores likely to remain closed.Chemists’ associations have alleged that several e-pharmacy platforms are selling medicines without…

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ensures Medical Services Unaffected by Nationwide Bandh

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Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj on Tuesday assured the public that essential medical services would remain unaffected despite the nationwide “Bandh” called by pharmacy unions for May 20 against the Union government’s policies on online medicine sales. Addressing the media at the Secretariat in Chennai, the minister said Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has issued clear instructions to ensure that no citizen faces hardship due to the “Bandh”.“Hospital-attach…

Telangana Drugs Control to Ensure Medicine Availability During Nationwide Bandh

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Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) The Telangana Drugs Control Administration will ensure the availability of essential and life-saving medicines across the state in view of the one-day nationwide bandh call given by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists on May 20. The Drugs Control Administration has issued a public advisory in the interest of patient safety and uninterrupted access to essential medicines.Drugs Control Administration Director General Avinash Mohanty said in a statement tha…