PACS

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Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

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AIOCD Opposes Drug Licenses for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)

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.

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AIOCD Challenges Proposal to Grant Drug Licenses to Agricultural Societies

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.

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