Health Matters l Is Govt's 'Unfavourable' Stance Towards e-Pharmacies Turning Neutral Now?

Reported By: Himani Chandna

Edited By: Apoorva Misra

News18.com

Last Updated: August 28, 2023, 10:12 IST

New Delhi, India

e-pharmacies offer convenience and privacy, as well as price transparency, comparison shopping, and access to medicines when there are shortages locally. (Shutterstock)

e-pharmacies offer convenience and privacy, as well as price transparency, comparison shopping, and access to medicines when there are shortages locally. (Shutterstock)

Internet pharmacies account for 3 per cent of total retail sales in India --- double that of China --- despite the erratic regulations and unfavourable growth conditions. Denying the demand and booming industry would end up creating a black market

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Himani Chandna
Himani Chandna writes on healthcare and pharmaceuticals, policy, R&D and corporate updates, and has a ringside view of India’s battle against the ...Read More
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first published:August 28, 2023, 10:12 IST
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