While the government has issued appeals and warning letters to chemists not to proceed on a strike it is also taking steps to ensure there are no shortages. Pharmacies in hospitals and day and night stores will remain open, according to Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration commissioner Pallavi Darade.
Online pharmacies will accept the order and deliver medicines as usual. “A majority of our stores will be closed today, however, we plan to open a few pharmacies at the cluster level, state wise and will have a helpline number to address emergencies to avoid inconvenience to the public," said P Jaya Kumar, Chief operating officer-Apollo Pharmacy.
There are around 850,000 retail chemists across the country and J Shinde, president of All India Chemists and Druggist Association claims that Friday's strike has hundred per cent support of members.
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