Chemists strike against e-pharmacies as 2018 rules lapse, leaving PharmEasy in regulatory limbo
AIOCD, representing 12 lakh chemists, downed shutters demanding a level playing field against deep-discounting online pharmacies. PharmEasy defends its ABDM-integrated marketplace, while IMA flags safety concerns. The lapsed 2018 e-pharmacy notification has left India's fast-growing online drug retail channel without a clear rulebook.
What happened
PharmEasy · Indian chemists struck work protesting online pharmacies' deep discounting and regulatory gaps. AIOCD, representing 12 lakh chemists, demands level
Key facts
- 12 lakh chemists
- 2018 notification
Why this matters
The unsettled rulebook is a window to lock in offline chemist partnerships or omnichannel JVs that hedge whichever way the regulation lands.