Guwahati, May 20 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Aizawl: The Mizoram Chemists and Druggists Association (MCDA) on Tuesday warned that the unchecked operation of online pharmacies could lead to a surge in the availability and abuse of addictive drugs in Mizoram and across the country.

Addressing a press conference in Aizawl, MCDA leaders said the association is not opposed to online pharmacies as a concept, but strongly objects to the lack of a proper legal and regulatory framework governing online medicine sales in India.

They maintained that their concerns stem from public safety issues rather than commercial interests.

The statement comes ahead of the nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists on Wednesday. ...