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News india Cancer Drug Price Cut Explained: New MRPs, Old Stock And Why Some Brands Cost Same Last Updated:November 09, 2026, 1:32 PM IST As revised prices of non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs take effect from November 9, the pharma secretary explains why the government stepped in The cap brings an MRP down only where the trade…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the prices of life-saving medicines, especially cancer medicines. During the hearing, Justice Sandeep Mehta said, “This is robbery in broad daylight with the patients.” The court raised questions on the margin between Retail Price (PTR) and Maximum Retail Price i.e. MRP. The bench also raised questions…
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated August 3, 2026) A cycle of fear and anxiety is rippling through many cancer patients in India. For 57-year-old Kaashvi Rao, a stage I ovarian cancer patient from Hyderabad, a routine chemotherapy session turned into a frantic search. Visiting her in-laws in Delhi,…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Saturday that 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines, particularly for cancer patients and those suffering from rare diseases, will be fully exempt from basic customs duty(BCD). Presenting her record eight BudgetMs Sitharama said,”Specified drugs and medicines under Patient Assistance Programmes run by pharmaceutical companies are fully exempt from BCD, provided the…