The government has ordered a halt to online drug sales as it works on rules to regulate the sector, in a setback for companies that have ploughed in millions of dollars to open up a new business arena amid lack of regulation. In a 28 November order, drugs controller general of India (DCGI) V.G. Somani directed all states and Union territories to prohibit sale of medicines through unlicensed online platforms till draft rules to regulate e-pharmacies are finalized and put in place.

(Live Mint)