Indian Government considers shutting down digital pharmacies due to concerns over data abuse, inflated drug prices, and antimicrobial resistance

The Union Ministry of Health in India is currently evaluating the possibility of closing down digital pharmacies operating in the country, citing concerns over issues such as data abuse, inflated drug prices, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In response to these concerns, FICCI (the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) has written a letter to the Union Health Ministry expressing its apprehension over the possible shutdown.

The FICCI e-Pharmacy Working Group, consisting of industry leaders, has been working to address the challenges faced by the sector and to develop an “e-Pharmacy Code of Conduct” to ensure high standards of operation. FICCI recently released a White Paper titled “e-pharmacies at COVID-19 Frontline Fighting the Odds” to emphasize the essential role of pharmacies during the pandemic.

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