The Indian government has announced plans to cap trade margins on all types of cancer drugs. This decision aims to make cancer medications more affordable and accessible, potentially reducing prices by up to 70%. It is expected to result in savings of around Rs 2,500 crore annually for patients. An expert committee will be formed to recommend the list of drugs covered by this initiative. The Indian government has announced plans to cap trade margins on all types of cancer drugs. This decision aims to make cancer medications more affordable and accessible, potentially reducing prices by up to 70%. It is expected to result in savings of around Rs 2,500 crore annually for patients. An expert committee will be formed to recommend the list of drugs covered by this initiative.
Trending
- Group of 42 ex-judges defends SIR, slams opposition attack on Election Commission
- Bryan Cranston rebuilt $2.5m bungalow as net-zero home, sold it for $5.45m
- Proof of 21 ‘compromised transfers’, 11 policy changes part of CBI’s Punjab file
- New crocodile species found in rocks used to build Egypt’s Great Sphinx
- Will those whose earnings have stopped love me: PM Modi amid SIR row
- Starlink entry row: Is Ambani the real boss of India, asks Elon Musk
- GST Council scraps tax officers’ arrest powers, eases refund rules
- Nana Patekar death: Goa Police register ‘unnatural death’ case