Medical stores observing bundh today against online sale

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru,May 30,2017 : Medical shops across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are observing a bundh   on May 30, Tuesday in protest against online sale of medicines.  The bundh is   being observed at all India level as per the call given by All India Organisation of Chemists and  Druggists.

There are around 520 medical stores in Dakshina Kannada and 430 stores in Udupi district.

Even wholesale dealers will participate in the bundh. However,  pharmacies in hospitals will function as usual, informed Shridhar Kamath and Manohar Shetty, Presidents of District Chemists and Druggists Association of DK and Udupi respectively.