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Online medicine sale fight: 20,000 chemists in Karnataka to halt work May 20

Over 20,000 chemists in Karnataka will shut down their stores on May 20. This is part of a nationwide protest against online pharmacies. The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists is leading the strike. Chemists are protesting illegal online medicine sales and unfair competition. They claim e-pharmacies offer deep discounts, impacting small retailers.

19 May 2026 5:55 pm