Manipur Chemists Protest Against Online Medicine Sales
Manipur Chemists Strike: Shops Shut Over Online Medicine Sales Demand
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Chemist and druggist shops in Imphal, Manipur, closed on Wednesday as part of a nationwide strike organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists & Druggists. The protest aimed to ban online medicine sales, stop deep discounts by corporate pharmacies, and prevent the distribution of counterfeit drugs.
- 01The strike affected both wholesale and retail medicine shops across all 16 districts of Manipur.
- 02Protesters demanded the withdrawal of GSR 817 (E) and GSR 220, which relate to online sales and regulations that could promote fake medicines.
- 03MCDA Secretary Thokchom Dwijamani highlighted concerns about the authenticity of medicines sold online and the risks of easy access to narcotics.
- 04The strike is part of a broader movement to strengthen local pharmacy distribution systems.
- 05The MCDA urged the public to support local pharmacies and called on the government to reconsider online medicine sales policies.
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On Wednesday, chemist and druggist shops across Imphal, the capital of Manipur, India, were closed in response to a nationwide strike led by the All India Organisation of Chemists & Druggists. This protest, spearheaded by the Manipur Chemists & Druggists Association (MCDA), aimed to address critical issues such as the ban on online sales of medicines, the curtailment of deep discounts offered by corporate pharmacy platforms, and the prevention of counterfeit drugs in circulation. The 24-hour shutdown impacted both wholesale and retail shops in all 16 districts of Manipur. Protesters displayed placards demanding the withdrawal of specific government notifications related to online sales, which they argue could lead to the distribution of fake medicines. MCDA Secretary Thokchom Dwijamani emphasized the dangers of online sales, stating that many platforms bypass essential prescription verification, potentially allowing unverified and habit-forming drugs to reach consumers. The association urged the public to support local pharmacies and called for a reevaluation of policies governing online medicine sales.
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The strike may lead to increased public awareness about the risks of online medicine sales and encourage support for local pharmacies.
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