Unauthorized channels route medicines to Karnataka, chemists warn

The Bangalore District Chemists and Druggists’ Association (BDCDA) has warned of increasing unauthorized medicine distribution in Karnataka, posing risks to public health. The BDCDA claims medicines are entering Karnataka from external markets through unauthorized channels, bypassing approved distributors and potentially introducing spurious drugs. This practice also leads to tax evasion and price manipulation. The association has urged pharmaceutical manufacturers to audit their distribution networks and implement digital tracking to combat the issue, citing concerns about online platforms and unethical sales practices.