Druggists, chemists to close shops on May 20 as part of nation-wide protest
Over 800 chemists and druggists in Shivamogga will close their shops on May 20 in a nationwide protest against online medicine sales. The protest is organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, which is urging the government to ban online sales due to concerns over public health and the circulation of spurious drugs. Retail chemists are also facing challenges from corporate players offering discounts that threaten their livelihoods.
- ▪The Shivamogga District Chemists’ and Druggists’ Association announced the closure of shops on May 20.
- ▪The protest is against the online sale of medicines and corporate discounting practices.
- ▪Retail chemists operate on a margin of around 17%, making it difficult to compete with large companies.
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Over 800 chemists and druggists across Shivamogga district will down shutters on May 20 as part of a nation-wide protest against the online sale of medicines and the growing threat posed by corporate discounting practices, the Shivamogga District Chemists’ and Druggists’ Association announced on Monday.Addressing a press conference, the association president, Madhukar S.P., said the protest had been called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, and the district association had extended its full support. All retail medical shops would remain closed on the day, except those attached to hospitals and clinics.The association is urging the Central government to withdraw a notification that permitted the online sale of medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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