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Cancer drug prices to drop up to 96% from Nov 9

Starting November 9, consumers in India will benefit from significantly reduced prices on 137 anti-cancer drugs. The government has capped trade margins on these medications, leading to an…

Cancer drug prices to drop up to 96% from Nov 9
Cancer drug prices to drop up to 96% from Nov 9 — image via Economic Times — Credit: Economic Times

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Starting November 9, consumers in India will benefit from significantly reduced prices on 137 anti-cancer drugs. The government has capped trade margins on these medications, leading to an estimated annual savings of Rs 3,502.31 crore for consumers. Price reductions have been reported across 1,225 formulations, with some reductions exceeding 50 percent.

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