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HC asks Centre to take action on online drug sale without valid licence

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the city government to take action against those engaging in online sale of drugs without a valid licence. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula also granted six weeks to the Centre to take appropriate steps and inform the court about its final stand on "illegal" sale of drugs online. The bench listed the matter for further hearing on November 16 after the Centre's counsel informed the court that consultations are still going on about a draft notification on online sale of drugs. Union of India is granted further six weeks' time to take appropriate steps and thereafter, inform the court of UoI's final stand in this matter. In the interim, the Union of India and State Government are directed to take necessary action, in accordance with law, in respect of persons acting in violation of the interim order dated December 12, 2018, that is, engaging in online sale of drugs without a valid licence, the ..

HC asks Centre to take action on online drug sale without valid licence
Updated On : 30 Aug 2023 | 4:33 PM IST

Udaan to provide medicine delivery to pharmacies every 4-hour

As part of the new service offering, Udaan will provide medicine delivery to pharmacies every 4-hour with 4 delivery slot options in a day to order medicines across six cities

Udaan to provide medicine delivery to pharmacies every 4-hour
Updated On : 29 Sep 2022 | 10:46 PM IST

Tata Digital infuses Rs 100 cr debt in online medicine startup 1mg: Report

The move ahead of the Gurugram-based firm's acquisition by the Tata Sons arm

Tata Digital infuses Rs 100 cr debt in online medicine startup 1mg: Report
Updated On : 19 Apr 2021 | 9:00 PM IST

PharmEasy, Amazon India tie up to enable digital payments using Amazon Pay

PharmEasy said it is encouraging digital and contactless payments that are not only convenient for its users, but also a must for their safety.

PharmEasy, Amazon India tie up to enable digital payments using Amazon Pay
Updated On : 27 May 2020 | 8:31 PM IST

Despite challenges, e-pharmacies sweeten the delivery pill by using tech

The platforms have seen an upsurge up to 3x their weekly average orders, with hand sanitisers and masks being the most sought-after products

Despite challenges, e-pharmacies sweeten the delivery pill by using tech
Updated On : 26 Mar 2020 | 12:29 PM IST

Central drugs regulator asks states, UTs to stop online sale of medicines

The order by the Drugs Controller General of India, issued last week, asked all drug regulators in states and UTs to take "necessary action" to enforce the court order

Central drugs regulator asks states, UTs to stop online sale of medicines
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 6:16 PM IST

MedLife's secret sauce behind delivering medicines in less than 2 hours

MedLife has mobile apps for everyone, and a smartphone is where all the tasks happen

MedLife's secret sauce behind delivering medicines in less than 2 hours
Updated On : 23 Nov 2019 | 11:21 PM IST

Rules for online sale of medicines to be finalised by Jan 31: Govt tells HC

The Union government is in the process of finalising the draft rules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and they will be notified soon

Rules for online sale of medicines to be finalised by Jan 31: Govt tells HC
Updated On : 04 Jan 2019 | 11:50 PM IST

Madras HC upholds stay on ban of online drug sale; next hearing on Jan 24

The original petition, which had appealed for a ban, was from the Tamil Nadu Chemists and Druggists Association

Madras HC upholds stay on ban of online drug sale; next hearing on Jan 24
Updated On : 02 Jan 2019 | 10:59 PM IST

Central govt working to finalise rules on online sale of medicines

The existing regulations have no provision for selling medicine through the online route

Central govt working to finalise rules on online sale of medicines
Updated On : 22 Dec 2018 | 9:36 PM IST

Madras High Court orders interim stay on sale of medicines online

Centre told to file a counter affidavit, matter posted for hearing in second week of November

Madras High Court orders interim stay on sale of medicines online
Updated On : 31 Oct 2018 | 4:51 PM IST

The discount warriors: How online pharmacies are disrupting the trade

The offline chemists are trying to fight back by extending 10 per cent discounts to customers, which only bigger chemists near hospitals used to offer

The discount warriors: How online pharmacies are disrupting the trade
Updated On : 24 Sep 2018 | 7:31 AM IST

Maharashtra FDA cracks down on online sale of medicines

So far 7 FIRs filed, six suppliers' licenses suspended, nine cancelled

Maharashtra FDA cracks down on online sale of medicines
Updated On : 23 Sep 2016 | 7:15 AM IST