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Healthcare & Medicines Policy updated to permit certified online pharmacies in India.
Google will update its Healthcare and Medicines policy in April 2026 to allow certified online pharmacies to promote prescription drug services in India. Advertisers need LegitScript Healthcare Merchant Certification and must apply directly to Google when the policy takes effect.
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They cannot promote drugs directly: only the pharmacy service. Violations get a seven-day warning before enforcement. Online pharmacies in India can start LegitScript certification now to be ready for Google's application window.
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Healthcare & Medicines Policy updated to permit certified online pharmacies in India.
Google will update its Healthcare and Medicines policy in April 2026 to allow certified online pharmacies to promote prescription drug services in India. Advertisers need LegitScript Healthcare Merchant Certification and must apply directly to Google when the policy takes effect. They cannot promote drugs directly: only the pharmacy service. Violations get a seven-day warning before enforcement. Online pharmacies in India can start LegitScript certification now to be ready for Google's application window.
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