Cancer drugs to get cheaper? Here’s what the latest government order says

The government has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs at 30%, with the revised prices set to take effect from November 9, 2026. How will the new pricing formula work, which medicines are covered, and what rules apply to hospital supplies and free patient-assistance programmes? We explain the new rules, the potential price reductions and whether patients can expect to pay less for cancer medicines.