Why are chemist shops across India closed today?
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has declared a nation-wide strike on Friday to oppose the government's move to regularise online sale of medicines. The chemists' body has alleged e-pharmacies would encourage drug abuse. Sale of tranquilisers and habit-forming drugs are prohibited online, however, anti-depressants are being sold without checking prescriptions, AIOCD said.