Health Minister To Meet Epharmacy Executives To Discuss Data Privacy Concerns

Health Minister To Meet Epharmacy Executives To Discuss Data Privacy Concerns

SUMMARY

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s discussions to focus on concerns around data privacy and irrational use of prescription drugs by these platforms

Government reportedly concerned about epharmacies collecting area-wise data on consumption of drugs

This comes a month after reports emerged that the Centre is mulling banning digital pharmacies over data privacy concerns

Amid reports that the Centre is mulling a ban on epharmacies, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will reportedly soon meet the representatives of online drug stores to discuss concerns around the space.

News agency PTI, citing sources, reported that high on the agenda of the meeting would be concerns around data privacy and irrational sales of prescription drugs by these platforms. Privacy of patient data appears to be another major area of concern for the government. 

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