Nationwide chemists' strike against online pharmacies begins with mixed response
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has initiated a one-day strike against online pharmacies, claiming full support from its members. The strike has seen a mixed response, with some organized pharmacy chains remaining open despite the call. AIOCD is protesting against regulations that they believe enable unregulated online sales and harm traditional chemists.
- ▪The strike is aimed at protesting the unregulated practices of online pharmacies.
- ▪AIOCD claims to represent 12.4 lakh chemists and is demanding action against illegal online operations.
- ▪Some organized pharmacy chains in the National Capital Region chose not to participate in the strike.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Telangana pharmacies reopen after one-day strike against online medicine sales — The Hindu — Top
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 12:12:24 +0530 |
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Nationwide chemists' strike against online pharmacies begins with mixed responseThe All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists initiated a one-day strike protesting online pharmacies, claiming total support from its members. Updated on: May 20, 2026 12:12 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link The one day strike called by All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against unregulated practice and deep discounting by online players started on a mixed note even as the body claimed total support from its members.Chemists across the country are clsoed today.
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