Chemists, druggists in Puducherry to join nationwide shutdown on May 20
Chemists and druggists in Puducherry will participate in a nationwide shutdown on May 20 to protest various issues, particularly the online sale of medicines. The Pondicherry State Chemists and Druggists Association has expressed concerns over the lack of government response to their grievances. They argue that unregulated online sales pose risks and threaten the livelihoods of millions in the pharmaceutical sector.
- ▪The shutdown is part of a nationwide strike organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists.
- ▪Around 12.5 lakh chemists are expected to participate in the token shutdown.
- ▪The association has raised concerns about the risks of online medicine sales and predatory pricing by large companies.
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Chemists and druggists in the Union Territory are set to join a shutdown on May 20 as part of a nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists to highlight their concerns, including that on online sale of medicines.The Pondicherry State Chemists and Druggists Association in a release said around 12.5 lakh chemists have decided to observe a token shutdown on May 20 against the Central government’s apathy in addressing their grievances. The association has decided to join the nationwide protest, the release said.Memoranda demanding government intervention in addressing issues were submitted to the Prime Minister and the Ministries concerned. However, there was no favourable response to the various issues raised by the association, the release said.
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