Pharmacies strike against online sale of medicines sees widespread participation in Tiruchi region
Pharmacies in the Tiruchi region participated in a one-day strike against the online sale of medicines. The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists demanded stricter regulations on painkillers and sleeping pills sold online, citing concerns over misuse among youth. The strike saw widespread support, with many pharmacies and medical shops closing in solidarity across multiple districts.
- ▪The strike was organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists.
- ▪Around 1,300 medical shops in Tiruchi district were closed in support of the strike.
- ▪Participation extended to neighboring districts, with hundreds of shops also closed.
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Members of the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists observed a one-day strike on Wednesday demanding a ban on online sale of medicines and stricter regulation of painkillers and sleeping pills sold through digital platforms.The association members said unrestricted online sale of medicines was leading to misuse among youngsters, with many allegedly becoming addicted to painkillers and sleeping tablets purchased through online platforms.According to the Tiruchi District Chemists and Druggists Association, around 1,200 pharmacies are functioning across Tiruchi district besides about 100 medical shops attached to hospitals. Except for pharmacies attached to hospitals, most medical shops remained closed in support of the strike.P.
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