Chemists strike on May 20: Reasons behind today’s all-India strike
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has initiated a nationwide strike to address regulatory and pricing concerns affecting the pharmaceutical sector. The strike, lasting 24 hours, highlights issues with online pharmacies and their impact on traditional chemists. While many pharmacies will remain open, the protest aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by the community.
- ▪The AIOCD represents approximately 12.4 lakh chemists in India.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about government regulations on online pharmacies and their impact on traditional medicine sales.
- ▪The strike is also a response to substantial discounts offered by online platforms, which traditional chemists find unsustainable.
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The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), a prominent association representing the interests of chemists and druggists in India, has called for a nationwide 24-hour strike from May 20 to May 21 to express grievances that are affecting the pharmaceutical and retail medicine sectors in the country.The organisation claims to represent approximately 12.4 lakh chemists, with a substantial portion of the community involved in the sale and distribution of medicines. One-day nationwide chemists' strike begins on mixed noteHere are the reasons why the pharmacists across India has gone for an all-out strike:Why are pharmacies on strike?1.
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