Medicine shops across India, including 35,000 stores in Odisha, observed a shutdown to protest the online sale of medicines and heavy discounts offered by e-pharmacies. The call was given by AIOCD and supported by the Utkal Chemists and Druggists Association. While government-run Niramaya and Jan Aushadhi centers remained open, patients faced difficulties accessing all required medicines. The association warns of larger protests if the government doesn't address the risks of online drug sales without pharmacists and prescriptions. https://sambad.in/state/medicine-shops-closed-healthcare-affected-11856829 #creator program