The Telangana Chemists and Druggists Association (TTCDA) said their members would shutdown their shops on May 20, 2026, joining a nationwide one-day shutdown called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD). The chemists and druggists are protesting against the unchecked sale of drugs by online pharmacies, predatory pricing by corporate companies, and government's non-chalant attitude towards their demands.