Udupi Pharmacies Closed Amid Nationwide Protest Over Online Medicine Sales

Today, several medical shops in Udupi District will remain closed as part of a nationwide protest against the sale of medicines online, a move endorsed by pharmacists across Karnataka.

The strike follows concerns by the pharmaceutical regulatory authorities over the unregulated sale of prescription drugs on e-commerce platforms and the potential health risks associated with counterfeit or substandard products.

The closure may inconvenience patients seeking prescriptions but is intended to pressure the government to strengthen regulation of online pharmacies. Source: Google News – Udupi District.