New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Industry leaders, policy experts, and entrepreneurs from India's digital healthcare sector have urged the government to frame a balanced regulatory framework for e-pharmacies, highlighting their role in expanding healthcare access across the country.

The discussion took place during a webinar organised by CUTS International, moderated by senior journalist Anil Padmanabhan.

Speakers noted that e-pharmacies already serve over 15,000 pin codes, reaching patients in remote towns and villages with limited physical pharmacy access.

They emphasized that technology-enabled features like prescription validation, drug authentication, and traceability often ensure higher safety standards compared to offline pharmacies.

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