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Online pharmacies could face stricter check-ups

  • The government is working on tightening regulation and scrutiny on online pharmacy platforms delivering medicines within 10–60 minutes.
  • Complaints have risen over unverified prescriptions and lack of supervision on e-pharmacy platforms.
  • Several e-pharmacy platforms have emerged with quick delivery services in various cities.
  • Some platforms connect consumers with nearby medical stores, while others use dark stores for quick deliveries.
  • Dark stores are under scrutiny by authorities for hygiene and storage issues.
  • There are no specific regulations governing e-pharmacies currently.
  • The government is drafting new laws to regulate online pharmacies.
  • AIOCD has demanded the withdrawal of government notification allowing doorstep delivery of drugs.
  • The government is considering withdrawal of doorstep delivery of drugs after the pandemic emergency phase.

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