Chemists, druggists close shops in Shivamogga, stage protest
Medical shops in Shivamogga participated in a nationwide strike against the online sale of medicines. The protest was organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, highlighting concerns over corporate discounting practices. Shop owners demanded stricter regulations to prevent the circulation of substandard medicines.
- ▪Many medical shops in Shivamogga were closed for 24 hours as part of the protest.
- ▪Shops attached to hospitals and clinics remained open during the strike.
- ▪Protesters gathered in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office to voice their concerns against online medicine sales.
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Many medical shops in Shivamogga remained closed on Wednesday in response to a nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, opposing the online sale of medicines and the threat posed by steep corporate discounting practices.Members of the Shivamogga District Chemists and Druggists Association shut their establishments for 24 hours as part of the protest. Shops attached to hospitals and clinics, however, remained open. Owners of medical shops staging a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shivamogga on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: S.K. Dinesh Association representatives gathered in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office and staged a dharna, raising slogans against the online sale of medicines.
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