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- Retail chemists in Delhi have expressed opposition to a proposed mandate requiring CCTV surveillance in pharmacies.
- Chemists argue that recording sensitive health-related interactions may discourage patients from seeking necessary medical advice.
- The association further contends that camera footage cannot serve as a substitute for mandatory statutory records.
- Pharmacy owners are requesting a risk-based approach that includes privacy safeguards for smaller establishments.
What to watch next
- Government response to the chemists' demand for a risk-based approach
- Potential legislative or regulatory revisions to the CCTV mandate proposal
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