Telangana DCA assures uninterrupted supply of essential medicines during May 20 shutdown
The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has assured the public of uninterrupted access to essential medicines during the nationwide bandh on May 20. Pharmacy stores attached to hospitals will remain open to serve patients, and local Drug Inspectors will assist in emergencies. The DCA has advised corporate medical stores to keep their outlets operational and has provided contact information for public assistance.
- ▪The Telangana DCA issued a public advisory regarding the May 20 bandh.
- ▪Pharmacy stores attached to hospitals will remain open during the shutdown.
- ▪Local Drug Inspectors will coordinate to ensure medicine availability in emergencies.
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The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) issued a public advisory assuring uninterrupted access to essential and life-saving medicines during the one-day nationwide bandh called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20.According to the advisory, a meeting was held with the Telangana chapter of the AIOCD, during which it was decided that pharmacy stores attached to hospitals would remain open to avoid inconvenience to patients and the public. The DCA also stated that district chapters of the chemists’ body would remain in close coordination with Drug Inspectors to ensure medicines could be arranged from local stores in emergency situations.
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