Bodies from Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala and other states decline to support bandh.
Sources in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) have indicated that several retail pharmacy associations across the country have declined to participate in the one-day nationwide strike proposed by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20, to ensure uninterrupted access...
The strike call was reportedly issued by AIOCD in connection with certain concerns relating to the operation of e-pharmacies.
CDSCO sources have stated that representatives of AIOCD had recently met the national drug regulator to present their concerns, following which they were assured that the issues raised are under active review and that the regulatory framework governing the sector is being examined to address legitimate concerns of ret...
Sources further emphasised that any disruption in the functioning of chemist shops has the potential to cause serious inconvenience to patients, particularly vulnerable groups dependent on regular access to life-saving and essential medicines, besides impacting critical medical supply chains.
Recognising this, several retail pharmacy associations have reviewed the situation and expressed satisfaction over the regulator’s constructive response.
In view of the ongoing review process and the need to safeguard patient welfare, these associations have categorically declined to support the proposed bandh.
Associations from West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Ladakh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand have voluntarily submitted written assurances that they will not participate in the strike and have committed to ensuring there will be no disruption in the availability...
Central Drug Regulator officials reiterated that public health and patient access to medicines remain paramount, and constructive dialogue remains the preferred mechanism for addressing sectoral concerns while ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services for citizens across the country.
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