Bahawalpur chemists go on strike ;causing difficulty for patients
Chemist Association Bahawalpur has went on a strike that caused considerable difficulties for the patients due to non-availability of medicines on Monday .
According to details, the wholesale market and distribution of medical supplies in Punjab will also remain closed.
In Lahore, a split has occurred between protesters involved in the selling and manufacture of medical drugs. The Retailers Association have decided to postpone their strike till February 20 after negotiations with the government whereas pharmaceutical companies are standing firm on the decision to protest against the Drug Act.
The Punjab Assembly had passed the Drug Act 1976 on February 8, 2017 according to which the sale of medical drugs which are below the acceptable standards will be punishable by imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 5 years and also a fine of Rs 1-5 million. If a qualified person is not available, then a fine of 500,000-50,00,000 could be imposed as well as imprisonment from 30 days-5 years.
A Protest was Launched by Chemist association Bahawalpur against the Enforcement Of New Drug Act. People and patients faces difficulties for getting Medicines.
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