Centre Likely To Take Stern Action Against Online Pharmacies

Centre Likely To Take Stern Action Against Online Pharmacies

SUMMARY

Unchecked use of prescription drugs and maintaining data privacy are some areas in the workings of the online pharmacies that the ministry is concerned about

Last week, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) issued show-cause notices to 20 online pharmacies including Tata 1mg, Practo and Amazon, among others

CAIT has also approached the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, urging to take cognizance of the issue

The Union Health Ministry will be taking strong action against online pharmacies including the closure of their operations in India. 

Unchecked use of prescription drugs and maintaining data privacy are some areas in the workings of the online pharmacies that the ministry is concerned about, government officials told ANI.

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