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Chemists' Nationwide Strike Today: Will Access To Medicines Be Hit?
Chemists across India are observing a nationwide strike against e-pharmacies and online medicine sales. While the AIOCD warns of patient safety risks and regulatory gaps, the Centre says hospital pharmacies and Jan Aushadhi Kendras will remain open.
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Karnataka Pharmacies To Hold 24-Hour Strike Against Online Platforms Tomorrow
Pharmacies and medical stores across Karnataka are set to observe a 24-hour statewide bandh on May 20, protesting against online medicine delivery platforms, with chemists alleging that app-based pharmacies are severely impacting their business and v
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Centre Assures No Disruption In Medicine Access Amid Chemists' Strike Call, 12 State Pharmacy Bodies Opt Out
All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20 called a nationwide strike to protest online medical sales and deep discounting by e-pharmacy platforms.
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Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
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Chemists' Association Writes To PM Modi Over Concerns Of AI-Generated Fake Prescriptions
In a letter, the chemists' body flagged the growing trend of AI-generated prescriptions, often carrying fictitious hospital names and fabricated patient details, being accepted by certain online platforms.
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Ayush Ministry Partners With Zepto For Online Sale Of Traditional Medicines
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to strengthen digital discovery while ensuring quality compliance and consumer trust in traditional healthcare products.
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Tourist Gets Emotional After Hotel Staff Bring Her Medicines At Night: "People In India Are So Nice"
The video sparked widespread reactions online, with many users hailing the country's tradition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (the guest is God).
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Can Non-Diabetics Take Ozempic For Weight Loss? Doctor Answers
Ozempic is the brand name for a medication called semaglutide, which is primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists
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Speed Over Safety? 10-Minute Medicine Deliveries By Blinkit, Zepto Spark Worry
Quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are offering 10-minute prescription medicine deliveries, raising concerns among users and doctors about poor verification, weak oversight and the risk of antibiotic misuse.
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Woman, 62, Wanted To Buy Sleeping Pills, But Lost Rs 77 Lakh In Digital Arrest
Neeru, 62, was browsing different drug stores' websites to purchase sleeping pills, a medicine she takes every month for her neurological illness. She then received a call from an officer, accusing her of buying "illicit drugs".
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Cancer Misinformation Prevalent In India, Trust In Medicine Crucial: Report
Online misinformation about cancer is widespread and can potentially mislead individuals, causing harm and therefore trust in science and medical professionals is crucial, says a new report.
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Swiggy Executive Buys Medicine For Woman Experiencing "Sharp Cramps", Internet Reacts
The X user also said that she had to do this since she could not find any online delivery services in the city.
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Court Gives Centre 'Last Opportunity' To Frame Policy On Online Medicine Sale
The Centre has urged the Delhi High Court to grant some time to frame a policy on the online sale of medicines on the grounds that the issue was "complex" and any modification in the manner of sale of drugs would have far-reaching consequences.
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Medical Colleges To Submit Details About Super Specialty Course Students
The online portal for filling up the details of candidates who took admission in Super Specialty Courses, will be opened from January 5 to 10, 2024
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G20 Summit: Curbs Come Into Force In Delhi, Cops Urge People To Use Metro
Stringent traffic regulations were put in place in the New Delhi district on Friday morning while online delivery services, except for medicines, have been barred in the area where the G20 summit venue and hotels for delegates are located, officials
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Chemists' Nationwide Strike Today: Will Access To Medicines Be Hit?
Chemists across India are observing a nationwide strike against e-pharmacies and online medicine sales. While the AIOCD warns of patient safety risks and regulatory gaps, the Centre says hospital pharmacies and Jan Aushadhi Kendras will remain open.
-
Karnataka Pharmacies To Hold 24-Hour Strike Against Online Platforms Tomorrow
Pharmacies and medical stores across Karnataka are set to observe a 24-hour statewide bandh on May 20, protesting against online medicine delivery platforms, with chemists alleging that app-based pharmacies are severely impacting their business and v
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Centre Assures No Disruption In Medicine Access Amid Chemists' Strike Call, 12 State Pharmacy Bodies Opt Out
All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20 called a nationwide strike to protest online medical sales and deep discounting by e-pharmacy platforms.
-
Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
-
Chemists' Association Writes To PM Modi Over Concerns Of AI-Generated Fake Prescriptions
In a letter, the chemists' body flagged the growing trend of AI-generated prescriptions, often carrying fictitious hospital names and fabricated patient details, being accepted by certain online platforms.
-
Ayush Ministry Partners With Zepto For Online Sale Of Traditional Medicines
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to strengthen digital discovery while ensuring quality compliance and consumer trust in traditional healthcare products.
-
Tourist Gets Emotional After Hotel Staff Bring Her Medicines At Night: "People In India Are So Nice"
The video sparked widespread reactions online, with many users hailing the country's tradition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (the guest is God).
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Can Non-Diabetics Take Ozempic For Weight Loss? Doctor Answers
Ozempic is the brand name for a medication called semaglutide, which is primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists
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Speed Over Safety? 10-Minute Medicine Deliveries By Blinkit, Zepto Spark Worry
Quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are offering 10-minute prescription medicine deliveries, raising concerns among users and doctors about poor verification, weak oversight and the risk of antibiotic misuse.
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Woman, 62, Wanted To Buy Sleeping Pills, But Lost Rs 77 Lakh In Digital Arrest
Neeru, 62, was browsing different drug stores' websites to purchase sleeping pills, a medicine she takes every month for her neurological illness. She then received a call from an officer, accusing her of buying "illicit drugs".
-
Cancer Misinformation Prevalent In India, Trust In Medicine Crucial: Report
Online misinformation about cancer is widespread and can potentially mislead individuals, causing harm and therefore trust in science and medical professionals is crucial, says a new report.
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Swiggy Executive Buys Medicine For Woman Experiencing "Sharp Cramps", Internet Reacts
The X user also said that she had to do this since she could not find any online delivery services in the city.
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Court Gives Centre 'Last Opportunity' To Frame Policy On Online Medicine Sale
The Centre has urged the Delhi High Court to grant some time to frame a policy on the online sale of medicines on the grounds that the issue was "complex" and any modification in the manner of sale of drugs would have far-reaching consequences.
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Medical Colleges To Submit Details About Super Specialty Course Students
The online portal for filling up the details of candidates who took admission in Super Specialty Courses, will be opened from January 5 to 10, 2024
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G20 Summit: Curbs Come Into Force In Delhi, Cops Urge People To Use Metro
Stringent traffic regulations were put in place in the New Delhi district on Friday morning while online delivery services, except for medicines, have been barred in the area where the G20 summit venue and hotels for delegates are located, officials
