Telangana chemists to join nationwide shutdown on May 20 over online pharmacies, pricing concerns
Chemists in Telangana will participate in a nationwide shutdown on May 20, 2026, protesting against online pharmacies and pricing issues. The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has called for this action due to concerns over unregulated e-pharmacies and their impact on livelihoods. The protest highlights ongoing frustrations with government inaction regarding the pharmaceutical trade.
- ▪The shutdown is organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD).
- ▪Over 12.40 lakh chemists and drug distributors are expected to join the protest across India.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the misuse of prescriptions and the sale of medicines without proper verification.
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Chemists and druggists across Telangana will join a nationwide one-day shutdown on May 20, 2026, as part of a countrywide protest called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) against online pharmacies, ‘predatory pricing’ by corporate entities, and alleged government inaction on their demands.The Telangana Chemists and Druggists Association (TTCDA), affiliated to the AIOCD, said more than 12.40 lakh chemists and drug distributors across the country are expected to participate in the agitation.
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