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Andhra Pradesh Chemists Urge Public to Stock Medicines

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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The Andhra Pradesh Chemists and Druggists Association (APCDA) has urged the public to purchase their regular medicines in advance, anticipating a nationwide bandh on May 20, 2026. This protest by chemists and druggists is aimed at e-pharmacies and current pricing practices, framed as a measure to protect their livelihoods.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Andhra Pradesh Chemists and Druggists Association (APCDA) has appealed to the public to buy their regular medicines in advance, ahead of a nationwide bandh scheduled for May 20, 2026.
  • This nationwide bandh is part of a protest by chemists and druggists against e-pharmacies and current pricing practices.
  • The protest is framed as a necessary step to safeguard the livelihoods of chemists.

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    The article highlights the concerns of Indian chemists and druggists regarding e-pharmacies and pricing practices, framing their protest as a necessary step to safeguard livelihoods.

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