On May 20, more than 35,000 medical shops in Gujarat will participate in a token protest against the online sale of medicines, organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD). The AIOCD represents approximately 1.25 million chemists and drug distributors across India and argues that the online sale of medications is illegal and poses significant risks. Jaswant Patel, president of the Federation of Gujarat State Chemist and Druggist Associations, highlighted that the government allowed online drug delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize crowding, but this has been misused by large businesses. Patel raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in generating fake prescriptions for controlled substances, including alprazolam and codeine-laced syrups. He pointed out that online pharmacies are undermining small traders by offering substantial discounts, threatening their survival and impacting the country's GDP. Despite previous petitions filed against online sales, including one in the Gujarat High Court in 2016, progress has been slow, with some stay orders issued by the Delhi High Court. The protest aims to draw attention to these issues and advocate for stricter regulations on online medication sales.