All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20
All major pharmacy chains and medical stores will remain open on May 20 despite a nationwide shutdown call. This decision follows discussions with the national drug regulator regarding concerns over e-pharmacies. Various state-level pharmacy associations have opted out of the strike to ensure uninterrupted access to medicines for the public.
- ▪All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, and Jan Aushadhi Kendras will remain open on May 20.
- ▪Several state-level pharmacy associations have opted out of the proposed nationwide strike.
- ▪The national drug regulator is actively reviewing concerns related to the operation of e-pharmacies.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 15:43:26 +0530 |
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All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20Published on: May 19, 2026 3:43 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras and AMRIT pharmacy outlets across the country will remain open on May 20 despite a nationwide shutdown call given by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against e-pharmacies, sources said on Tuesday.All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20This is in addition to several state-level pharmacy associations which have already opted out of the proposed nationwide…
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