Ludhiana, June 10 -- The wholesale medicine market in Ludhiana will remain closed from June 12 to June 16 for its annual summer vacation, prompting chemists' associations to advise patients on regular medication to keep adequate stocks in advance. The traders, however, have assured that the temporary closure will not disrupt overall medicine availability in the city.

The Wholesale Chemists Association (WCA), Ludhiana, said the shutdown is a routine annual exercise observed during the summer season. While wholesale operations at the city's medicine hub, including the Pindi Street market, will remain suspended, emergency arrangements have been put in place to ensure uninterrupted access to essential drugs.

According to the association, ne...