A Group of Ministers flagged concerns about data privacy, predatory pricing and sale of medicines without any prescriptions on these platforms
However, no final decision has been taken on the matter yet. The government is looking to find solutions before giving a go ahead to the industry
In February, the DCGI issued notices to as many as 20 epharmacies, including ata 1mg, Amazon, and Flipkart, for flouting norms
The Centre is reportedly looking at banning online pharmacies over concerns about misuse of user data.
Sources told Times Now that a Group of Ministers (GoM) has advocated shutting such platforms over alleged malpractices in the sector and concerns about data privacy, predatory pricing and sale of medicines without any prescriptions.