Telangana Bandh on May 20: DCA Assures Availability of Essential Medicines Across State
Telangana Drugs Control Administration issues public advisory ahead of May 20 bandh, assuring uninterrupted supply of essential medicines and keeping hospital pharmacies operational.
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration Telangana has issued a public advisory ahead of the one-day nationwide bandh called by the All-India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20, 2026, assuring uninterrupted access to essential and life-saving medicines across the state. The advisory stated that pharmacy stores attached to hospitals will remain open, while corporate medical stores including Apollo and Medpuls have also been advised to continue operations during the bandh.
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Telangana DCA Issues Advisory Over Nationwide Bandh
According to Press Note No. 19/DCA/2026 dated May 19, 2026, the Drugs Control Administration Telangana issued the advisory in the interest of patient safety and uninterrupted access to medicines during the bandh on May 20, 2026.
The bandh call was given by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD).
Hospital Pharmacy Stores to Remain Open
The advisory stated that a meeting was held with the AIOCD Telangana chapter, during which several decisions were taken to avoid inconvenience to the public.
The decisions include:
- Pharmacy stores attached to hospitals will remain open to supply medicines.
- District chapters of the AIOCD will remain in close contact with Drug Inspectors to arrange medicines from local stores during emergencies.
Apollo and Medpuls Stores Advised to Continue Services
The Drugs Control Administration stated that corporate medical stores such as Apollo and Medpuls have been advised to keep their stores open during the bandh period.
Officials said the move was aimed at ensuring uninterrupted medicine supply across Telangana.
Public Asked to Contact Officials in Case of Difficulty
The advisory stated that people facing difficulty in obtaining essential or emergency medicines on May 20, 2026, can immediately contact local Drugs Inspectors or the Assistant Director of the Drugs Control Administration for assistance and intervention.
The DCA said all field officers across the state have been instructed to remain vigilant and respond promptly to medicine-related complaints and public grievances.
Telangana DCA Monitoring Medicine Availability Across State
The Drugs Control Administration said it is closely monitoring the situation throughout Telangana to ensure availability of essential and life-saving medicines.
The advisory also mentioned that contact numbers and office addresses of DCA officials are available under the “Key Contacts” section on the official website of the Drugs Control Administration Telangana.
The public can also contact the DCA Telangana toll-free number 1800 599 6969 for assistance or information regarding medicine availability.
DCA Appeals for Cooperation During Bandh
The Drugs Control Administration Telangana appealed to all stakeholders to cooperate in ensuring uninterrupted public access to medicines during the bandh on May 20, 2026. The press note was issued by the Director General of Drugs Control Administration Telangana.
Ahead of the nationwide bandh on May 20, 2026, the Drugs Control Administration Telangana has assured uninterrupted access to essential medicines by keeping hospital pharmacy stores operational and advising Apollo and Medpuls stores to remain open. The DCA said it is closely monitoring the situation across the state, while officials and Drug Inspectors have been instructed to respond quickly to medicine-related issues and public grievances.
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