Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has issued a formal opposition to a government proposal that would allow Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to obtain drug licenses. The trade body argues that decentralizing pharmaceutical retail to non-specialized cooperative societies poses a severe risk to public health and regulatory standards.
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has launched a formal protest against a government proposal to allow Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to operate pharmacies. The AIOCD argues that these cooperative societies lack the technical expertise and infrastructure required to safely dispense medications, potentially endangering public health.
The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has launched a formal opposition against a government proposal to grant drug licenses to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The trade body argues that allowing non-specialized cooperative societies to dispense medication poses a severe risk to public health and undermines existing pharmaceutical regulations.