Chemists Meet Asaduddin Owaisi Over E-Pharmacy Ban

Telangana Chemists Seek Asaduddin Owaisi's Support Against Illegal E-Pharmacies

A delegation of the Telangana Chamber of Chemists and Druggists met AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday. They demanded immediate action against illegal e-pharmacy operations and withdrawal of two government notifications. Owaisi assured the delegation of his party's support and said he would raise the issues in Parliament. He also extended full support to the association's one-day nationwide bandh on May 20.

Delegation of Telangana Chamber of Chemists and Druggists meets AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, May 17

A delegation of the Telangana Chamber of Chemists and Druggists met AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday and requested his support for certain demands.

The delegation demanded immediate action against illegal e-pharmacy operations and withdrawal of Notification GSR 817(E) dated 28.08.2018 issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

It further asked for support from Owaisin over the withdrawal of Notification G.S.R. 220(E) dated 26.03.2020 issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Owaisi assured the delegation that the party would support their demands. He also stated that he would raise these issues in Parliament during the upcoming Monsoon Session.

Owaisi further extended full support to the one-day nationwide bandh call given by the association on 20th May 2026.

— ANI

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Nikhil C

I understand the concerns of traditional chemists, but e-pharmacies have made medicines accessible to people in remote areas during the pandemic. Instead of a blanket ban, why not regulate them properly? Bandh on 20th May will only inconvenience common people.

Ramesh W

As a small chemist shop owner in Hyderabad, this gives me hope. Big online players are killing our business, and they don't even follow storage rules for temperature-sensitive medicines. Owaisi ji is right to support us—local businesses need protection!

Siddhartha F

Good to see political leaders engaging with trade bodies. But I hope the focus remains on patient safety, not just business interests. The COVID-era notification helped many get medicines at home without risk. Let's find a middle ground, not go back to old ways.

Lakshmi X

Bandh call on 20th May? That's going to cause trouble for patients who need emergency medicines! The government should sit with all stakeholders—chemists, online platforms, and health experts—to draft sensible rules. Owaisi ji should push for dialogue, not shutdowns.

Arun Y

Every time chemists face competition, they cry foul. E-pharmacies are the future—they offer discounts and doorstep delivery. Instead of opposing progress, traditional chemists should adapt. Owaisi backing outdated demands won't help Telangana's growth. Just my two paise.

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