The uncontrolled online sale of pills without proper verification poses a grave threat to public health, patient safety and the regulatory framework established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, says APCDA president
Druggists say e-pharmacies let people buy habit-forming drugs, antibiotics and pregnancy-termination kits without the prescription that chemist shops require
While major pharmacy chains and government medical outlets will remain operational, the strike highlights significant tensions within the industry that could impact access to medications nationwide.
AIOCD said online sale had led to circulation of fake drugs, antibiotics and scheduled medicines without prescriptions