Bhubaneswar, 20/05: Private medicine shops across the country will remain closed today. Various associations of private chemists and druggists have called for a nationwide strike. They are protesting against the online sale and delivery of medicines. The associations believe that online medicine sales harm local businesses and create safety risks. Therefore, they have organized this one-day shutdown to express their concerns to the government.
The strike has a strong impact in the state of Odisha. The Utkal Chemist and Druggist Association has extended its full support to this nationwide shutdown.
Because of this support, around 30,000 private medicine shops across the state will keep their shutters down today. This large number shows the unity among local pharmacy owners. They want the government to create strict rules against online medicine platforms.
The state government has taken quick action to manage the situation. Officials want to make sure that the general public and serious patients do not face any problems. The health department has issued a special seven-point order to all drug inspectors and assistant drug inspectors. The government told these officers to monitor the situation closely. They must ensure that people can easily buy essential and life-saving medicines during the strike.
The government gave clear instructions to keep critical health services running. Pharmacies attached to hospitals and private clinics must remain open. Medical stores that operate 24 hours a day will also continue their normal services. Authorities asked these shops to keep enough staff on duty to handle the extra rush of customers. If necessary, health officials will work with the district administration and the local police. Together, they will open specific medical stores to help the public during emergencies.
People do not need to panic about buying daily medicines. All 'Niramaya' stores located inside government hospitals will stay open today. The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras will also operate normally. These government-run centers provide affordable medicines to the public. Furthermore, some large corporate pharmacy chains are not part of the main chemist association. These corporate stores have decided not to join the strike, so they will continue to sell medicines today.
The main issue behind the strike is the online delivery of medicines. Currently, the Odisha government has not implemented any online medicine delivery system. The state has not issued licenses to any shop for online sales. However, some pharmaceutical companies and online platforms have approached the courts. Through legal permissions, they are selling medicines across the country. Local shop owners worry that this trend will negatively affect their daily sales and business future.
The strike has a strong impact in the state of Odisha. The Utkal Chemist and Druggist Association has extended its full support to this nationwide shutdown.
Because of this support, around 30,000 private medicine shops across the state will keep their shutters down today. This large number shows the unity among local pharmacy owners. They want the government to create strict rules against online medicine platforms.
The state government has taken quick action to manage the situation. Officials want to make sure that the general public and serious patients do not face any problems. The health department has issued a special seven-point order to all drug inspectors and assistant drug inspectors. The government told these officers to monitor the situation closely. They must ensure that people can easily buy essential and life-saving medicines during the strike.
The government gave clear instructions to keep critical health services running. Pharmacies attached to hospitals and private clinics must remain open. Medical stores that operate 24 hours a day will also continue their normal services. Authorities asked these shops to keep enough staff on duty to handle the extra rush of customers. If necessary, health officials will work with the district administration and the local police. Together, they will open specific medical stores to help the public during emergencies.
People do not need to panic about buying daily medicines. All 'Niramaya' stores located inside government hospitals will stay open today. The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras will also operate normally. These government-run centers provide affordable medicines to the public. Furthermore, some large corporate pharmacy chains are not part of the main chemist association. These corporate stores have decided not to join the strike, so they will continue to sell medicines today.
The main issue behind the strike is the online delivery of medicines. Currently, the Odisha government has not implemented any online medicine delivery system. The state has not issued licenses to any shop for online sales. However, some pharmaceutical companies and online platforms have approached the courts. Through legal permissions, they are selling medicines across the country. Local shop owners worry that this trend will negatively affect their daily sales and business future.
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