While delivery of some medications which are emergency to use can be life saving, But there are some posed serious risks because of unknown dosage and misuse of drugs. Even its beneficial in case of emergency need but the medications should be verified, and should be handled responsibly and has to follow some regulations which will not pose risks to people.
This is a serious situation.We need to address this problem as soon as possible.Medicines should not be sold online without valid prescription as it can lead to misuse and complicate one’s health condition.
There’s always a fine line between use and misuse. With digitalization and the rise of e-commerce, almost everything is now delivered right to our doorstep. Once, there was a helpless mother with her daughter who was suffering from a very high-grade fever, with no pharmacy nearby. To her rescue came the timely delivery of medicine through an e-pharmacy service, supported by a confirmation call from a doctor.
However, this convenience also carries significant risks, as many people may misuse such services. Therefore, a stronger regulatory framework is essential. Regulatory bodies should enhance and enforce guidelines for e-pharmacies, especially concerning “high-risk category” drugs and “addictive medications,” to ensure that safety is never compromised.
I feel the main risk is not the delivery itself but people trying to buy medicines without proper prescriptions. At the same time delivery platforms must strictly verify prescriptions and take responsibility to prevent misuse and protect public health.
That is dangerous. India also needs strict laws and regulations like the US and EU.
Stringent actions should be taken by the responsible authorities as this is no more convience , but is disguised as misuse of drugs and threat to the patients in the name of convenience.
I think the issue isn’t online pharmacies themselves, but how loosely they’re being regulated. Digital platforms can improve access and adherence if used responsibly, but medicines aren’t like groceries. Without strict prescription verification and accountability, convenience can quietly turn into misuse. The focus should be on smarter regulation, not blanket acceptance or rejection.
This is a serious concern which needs the immediate action. Any drug misuse irrespective of the class such as H, C, C1 leads to severe complications. Awareness among people is eventually important.