Elite Pharmacy Participates in AIOCD Nationwide Strike Against Online Sale of Medicines

Elite Pharmacy Participates in Nationwide Strike Organized by AIOCD Against Online Sale of Medicines

Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 20th May 2026

Elite Pharmacy has officially participated in the nationwide strike organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists & Druggists (AIOCD) in solidarity with chemists and retail pharmacy professionals across India.

The nationwide protest was conducted to raise awareness regarding the increasing concerns surrounding the uncontrolled online sale of medicines, unethical deep discounting practices, and the circulation of unregulated and spurious medicines, which may impact patient safety and the sustainability of licensed retail pharmacies.

As a responsible healthcare service provider, Elite Pharmacy extends its support to the major demands raised by AIOCD, including:

Regulation and monitoring of online medicine sales

Prevention of unethical pricing and deep discounting practices

Strong action against counterfeit and spurious medicines

Protection of patient safety and ethical pharmacy practices

Elite Pharmacy believes that medicines should be dispensed under proper professional guidance with valid prescriptions, patient counseling, and responsible healthcare practices to ensure safe medication usage and public wellbeing.

The management of Elite Pharmacy stated that participating in this nationwide movement reflects the organization’s commitment towards patient safety, ethical pharmacy services, and strengthening the retail healthcare ecosystem in India.

Elite Pharmacy also appreciates the continuous efforts of pharmacists, chemists, healthcare professionals, and associations working together to safeguard public health and maintain the integrity of the pharmacy profession.

About Elite Pharmacy

Elite Pharmacy is a Chennai-based retail pharmacy and healthcare service provider offering prescription medicines, healthcare essentials, diagnostic services, and patient-focused pharmacy support with a commitment to ethical and responsible healthcare practices.

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Elite Pharmacy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: +91 95001 28255
https://www.elitepharmacy.in/
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