Over 1,000 pharmacies in Erode shut in protest against online sale of medicines
Over 1,000 pharmacies in Erode participated in a one-day strike against the online sale of medicines. The pharmacists are concerned about the potential misuse of drugs and the impact on public health. They are calling for the Union Government to withdraw orders related to e-pharmacy operations.
- ▪More than 1,000 pharmacies in Erode closed for a one-day strike.
- ▪Pharmacists are opposing online sales due to concerns over drug misuse.
- ▪The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department ensured emergency medicines were available during the strike.
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More than 1,000 pharmacies across the district remained closed on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) as part of a one-day token strike called by the (AIOCD), opposing online sale of medicines and raising concerns over misuse of drugs. The strike was observed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.Pharmacists demanded that the Union Government withdraw orders relating to e-pharmacy operations and take steps to curb online sale of medicines, which they claimed could lead to misuse of painkillers, sleeping pills and other drugs. Pharmacy traders alleged that online sale of medicines without proper prescription monitoring could encourage abuse among youngsters and pose risks to public health.
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