Jaipur, May 2:
Raising concerns over issues related to pharmaceutical trade and public health, the Rajasthan Chemists Alliance (RCA) has urged the state government for immediate intervention. The organization stated that despite repeated appeals, their concerns remain unresolved, leading to growing dissatisfaction among chemists and distributors.
RCA President Arvind Gupta said that the unregulated operation of e-pharmacies is leading to serious risks such as sale of medicines without valid prescriptions, use of fake prescriptions, and uncontrolled availability of antibiotics and narcotic drugs. “This poses a direct threat to public health and needs immediate regulation,” he said.
General Secretary Dhanpat Sethia alleged that large companies are pushing small and medium chemists out of the market through heavy discounts and exploitative pricing practices. “This is disturbing the balance of the pharmaceutical market and also impacting local employment,” he added.
The organization has also demanded withdrawal of central government notifications GSR 817(E) and GSR 220(E), and reconsideration of the proposal to grant drug licenses to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
RCA announced that, following a call by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), all medical stores across Rajasthan will remain closed on May 20.
Gupta and Sethia emphasized that the issue is not just about business, but is directly linked to the health of millions of citizens and the livelihood of lakhs of people.
Key Demands:
Strict action against illegal e-pharmacies
Ensuring a fair trade environment
Implementation of strict regulations for public health safety
Withdrawal of controversial notifications