Mangaluru : In light of the nationwide medical bandh called on Wednesday, May 20, to protest against the online sale of medicines, the Assistant Drugs Controller has issued a statement assuring the public that alternative arrangements have been put in place. To ensure that citizens do not face any hardships, several medical stores and pharmacy chains across Dakshina Kannada district will function as usual to provide essential life-saving drugs and prescription medicines throughout the strike.
According to the official announcement, 38 outlets of Apollo Pharmacy, 48 outlets of MedPlus, and 130 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras will remain open across the region. Additionally, all hospital-attached pharmacies within Dakshina Kannada district will operate normally, allowing the public to purchase their required medicines without hindrance.
For any assistance or queries, citizens can reach out to the open pharmacies using the designated regional helplines. For Mangaluru city, the public can call 9108466827. For areas including Mulki, Kinnigoli, and Moodbidri, the contact numbers are 6364908172 and 7625081353. For Bantwal, B.C. Road, and Vithla regions, the helpline number is 9187234432. Furthermore, the Assistant Drugs Controller of Mangaluru has been appointed as the Nodal Officer for the situation and can be contacted directly at 9448205177 or via landline at 0824-2218451.
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