Chemists strike nationwide, urge PM to curb online pharmacy and quick commerce drug sales

AIOCD held a one-day shutdown demanding withdrawal of notifications GSR 817(E) and GSR 220(E), targeting deep-discount drug sales by Tata 1mg, PharmEasy, Apollo Pharmacy, Netmeds, Zepto and Blinkit over unverified prescriptions and channel-conflict concerns.

— Filed Wed, 20 May, 2026, 20:23 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

AIOCD held a nationwide one-day strike, urging PM intervention against online pharmacy platforms and quick commerce operators selling medicines with deep discounts and unverified prescriptions, demanding withdrawal of notifications GSR 817(E) and GSR 220(E).