Punjab chemists threaten mass shutdown over online pharmacies, spurious drugs

May 20, 2026

Speaking to ANI, Association President Surinder Duggal announced that if their grievances are not addressed, all 27,000 chemists in the region will hand over...

AIOCD condemns illegal trade of narcotic cough syrups, reaffirms commitment to "Drug-Free India"

Nov 12, 2025

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), representing over 12.4 lakh chemists across India, has strongly condemned recent incidents reported in a...

AIOCD demands strict action against illegal e-pharmacies; raises alarm over inaction by SLAs

Jul 27, 2025

The All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), representing over 12.40 lakh chemists across India, has expressed grave concern over the illegal and unregulated...

Andhra Pradesh: Local pharmacy owners in Vijayawada protest against illegal online medicine sales

May 20, 2026

Organised under the banner of the NTR District Chemists & Druggists Association, the protesters carried banners opposing online medicine sales and doorstep delivery of...

NCB busts international drug cartel, 9 including Mexican chemists arrested

Feb 12, 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)'s Delhi Zonal Unit on Monday claimed to have busted an international drug cartel, resulting in the arrest of nine...

Shimla patients get relief as new GST reforms reduce medicine prices by up to 10 per cent

Sep 26, 2025

The Pharmaceutical companies and chemists in Shimla have begun implementing the revised GST night tariff on medicines, bringing much-needed relief to patients and the...