Survey Finds Most Mumbai Pharmacies Sell Medicines Without Prescriptions
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A recent survey of 3,697 Mumbai residents found that 71% rarely or never asked for a prescription when buying medicine, and 36% reported that chemists never refused to sell without one. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has taken action against 880 drug licensees in the past three months, but the study indicates that non‑prescription sales remain widespread in the city.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
Sources
- Survey shows pharmacies still selling medicines without prescription — Deccan Herald (center)
- 71% consumers in Mumbai rarely asked for prescription, survey finds; Maharashtra FDA acted against 880 drug licensees in three months — The Hindu (left-leaning)