Why Are Pharmacies Opposing Online Medicine Delivery? Medical Stores Across Odisha to Remain Shut Tomorrow Repoter : Odia Sarakari Update
#MedicineStrike #OnlineMedicineDelivery #PharmacyShutdown #DrugsControlDirectorate #MedicalServices #MedicineStoreClosure #HealthNews Date-19/05/2026,Odisha, India A major shutdown has been announced by private medicine store associations across the country in protest against online medicine delivery services. As part of the nationwide strike, many private pharmacies and medicine shops in Odisha are expected to remain closed tomorrow for a day-long protest. The pharmacy associations claim that the rapid growth of online medicine sales is negatively affecting small and local medical stores. They argue that unrestricted online distribution of medicines could create challenges related to patient safety, prescription verification, drug misuse, and the survival of traditional pharmacy businesses. The protest has been organized to demand stricter regulations and monitoring of online medicine delivery platforms. Due to the bandh, people have been advised to purchase essential medicines in adv...