Faridabad: Chemists in Faridabad have decided to join the nation-wide strike on Wednesday called by India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against the Centre's move to allow the sale of medicines over the Internet. However pharmacies at hospitals would remain open for patients with emergency situation.

A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of the District Chemist Association here today. Also a protest would be lodged on the online sale of items listed in the definition of Drug. Till now online sale of Prescription Drugs is not included in the provisions of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.