Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Chemists' Body Concerned Over E-pharmacy Inaction
Imagine online pharmacies selling medicines, but some worry they aren't following the rules.
A group representing chemists is upset because authorities aren't taking action against these pharmacies.
They've complained that these online platforms are selling medicines illegally.
The government has received complaints.
The chemists want the government to stop these pharmacies from operating without proper oversight.
They also want some special rules that allowed medicine delivery during the pandemic to be removed, claiming they're being misused.
They believe the current regulations are outdated and don't protect patients.
AIOCD expressed concern over the State Licensing Authorities' inaction.
Complaints were made regarding the unauthorized sale of medicines by e-pharmacies.
The Minister of State for Health informed the Rajya Sabha about receiving complaints.
AIOCD met with the DCGI to urge action against illegal e-pharmacies.
AIOCD demanded the withdrawal of certain regulations and provisions.
- Who
- The All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD)
- What
- AIOCD expressed concern over inaction against e-pharmacies selling medicines.
- When
- July 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Because of alleged illegal and unregulated operation of online pharmacies selling medicines.
AIOCD Concerns
E-Pharmacies
Legality of Operations
AIOCD Concerns
E-pharmacies are operating illegally and unregulated.
E-Pharmacies
N/A
Effectiveness of Regulations
AIOCD Concerns
Current regulations are outdated and misused.
E-Pharmacies
N/A
- Organization Expressing Concern
- All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD)
- Issue
- Unauthorised sale of medicines by e-pharmacies
- Action Urged
- Crackdown on illegal e-pharmacies
- Demand
- Withdrawal of GSR 220(E) and GSR 817(E)
- Meeting
- AIOCD met Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)