Chandigarh | Sanjay Tandon, the BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha, today had an interaction with healthcare and pharmaceutical operators at a meeting organised by the Chandigarh Chemists’ Association.
At the event, the members submitted a memorandum to Tandon highlighting issues related to pharmaceutical services in the city, such as reforms of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, prohibition of predatory pricing, banning of E-pharmacies, regulation of deep discounting, Pharmacy Practice Regulation Act, prohibition of discount advertising, distance policy for issuing drug licenses, and the availability of over-the-counter medicines at general stores. They also demanded extra space for boot shops.
Tandon assured to resolve the long-pending issues and advocate policies that support the interests of chemists and pharmacists.Tandon wanted Chandigarh rose as a medical tourism in the region, which gave a push to the pharmaceutical sector in the city. I am aware of the issues and am committed to working closely with the Chandigarh Chemist Association and other stakeholders to address the challenges and promote the well-being of Chandigarh's residents.
The members of the Chandigarh Chemist Association expressed their appreciation for Tandon's proactive engagement and commitment to addressing their concerns. They welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with him on initiatives that would benefit the healthcare industry and contribute to the overall health and welfare of Chandigarh's residents. Among the attendees from the Chandigarh Chemist Association were President Anup Guta, Vinay Jain, Parminder Singh, Rajesh Rana, and others.