Chemist shops to remain close today, in protest against cut of margins

All the chemist shops across the nation would remain closed on Tuesday under a protest by the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), against the stringent rules on the sales of medicines. 

The All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), in a statement, said that they sent many representations to the government in different areas opposing the rules and regulations set for the sale of medicines in the country but every time it wasn’t accepted. This is the reason the one-day strike was called. 

"We have been asked to upload all information related to the sale of medicines on a portal, which is not possible with the existing infrastructure," said a senior member of AIOCD. 

They are also opposing the trend of online pharmacy, which they quote pose a threat to their existing business. "The online pharmacy will also encourage irrational usage of medicines and sale of fake drugs," the AIOCD member said. 

The strike was declared last week when the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), said that the strike is the last resort to their ongoing plight. They quote that online pharmacy has already snatched a big share of their profits and this would soon lead to a complete loss. 

The government has not been paying notice to this problem and this is the reason the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), called for a strike. 

This makes the latest national news as the supply of medicine would be completely banned for a day from 29 midnight 12 o clock to 30 midnight 12 o clock. 

The All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) will also be organizing a demonstration at the Jantar Mantar on Tuesday to highlight their concerns to the government. 

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