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The panel was ‘appalled’ that draft rules for the online sale of medicines had not been finalised till date.

Prohibition on cards for online pharmacies, health ministry sets the ball rolling for regulation

The government has amended the provisions of operating an e-pharmacy in the draft of the New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023. The bill has been sent for inter-ministerial discussions.

Small retailers, wholesalers are up in arms against pricing, discounts of online pharmacies: Here's why

They allege that the practice of selling medicines online is wrong, as these online pharmacies threaten the very existence of retailers. Also, they say, the online pharmacies are selling medicines at less than production price.

‘Not able to sell, what next’: Chemist body asks Johnson and Johnson as FDA orders withdrawal of baby powder from market

Industry experts want the Drug Controller of India to intervene in the matter of J&J baby powder failing the quality test in the country.

Traders call for Bharat Bandh — all you need to know

Chemist shops across the country will also remain closed on September 28

Delhi chemists join nationwide protest against e-pharmacies

The move towards regularising the sale of medicines through internet would increase the risk of adverse drug reaction and give an opening for the entry of low-quality, mis-branded and spurious products.

Nationwide chemists' strike tmrw to oppose online pharmacy

The AIOCD President said that they strongly oppose the government's move to regularise sale of medicines through internet that is 'e-Pharmacy' in larger public interest.

Torrent Pharma Q3 net profit up 41% on overseas revenue

The company's overseas revenue grew by 41 percent to Rs 637 crore. "In the international operations, US Businesses reported growth of 61 percent, Europe (including Heumann) grew by 59 percent, Brazil operations' growth was 26 percent and rest of the world, including Russia, CIS, Mexico and Canada grew by 9 percent," the company statement said.

Pharma body challenges government‘s method of pricing

The government wants more time to table its new drug pricing norms. The Supreme Court has deferred hearing the matter till the 12th of December. Meanwhile, the pharma pricing policy has been challenged by the All India Drug Action Network (AIDAN).

Chemist body seek old margin in new market pricing system

Here's the latest in the hot debate over drug pricing formula. Trade body All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has come out in favour of the proposed market-driven pricing mechanism. But only as long as margins are not compromised, reports CNBC-TV18's Archana Shukla.

Indian Pharmacy shoppe to roll out in Maharashtra soon

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has come out with a unique Pharmacy Shoppe retail model, which will prove to be a boon to lakhs of pharmacists and druggists across the country, according to its President JS Shinde.

CCI fires salvo against drug trade cartel

The Competition Commission of India has restrained the most powerful trade body of chemists and distributors AIOCD by firing a salvo against drug trade cartel, reports CNBC-TV18’s Malvika Jain.