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NPPA list brings little relief: No price cut for 25% cancer drugsNearly one in four cancer drug packs in the NPPA’s revised price list will see no reduction in MRP, even as the overall average cut across ...30 Oct, 2026, 07.52 AM IST- India’s drug pricing policy must balance affordability, medicine availability and pharma industry growthThe Government of India has recently capped trade margins on anti-cancer medicines at 30%. This decision has reignited the ongoing discussi...30 Oct, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- Anti-cancer medicines: How to protect the patient today without weakening India's healthcare capacity for tomorrowIndia should examine trade margins across medicines, medical devices and consumables using a common, scientifically credible method - not a...30 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- Doctors in 2005 gave a Colorado woman weeks to live; she fought back, and in 2015, she built a free art programme for cancer patientsBeing diagnosed with cancer is life-changing. The devastation can destroy the self-esteem of many. However, for one woman in Colorado, this...29 Oct, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Cancer drug price cuts leave costly brands untouchedPrices of several anti-cancer drugs are set to fall significantly starting November 9, offering some financial relief. However, the prices ...29 Oct, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
- Cancer care can be cheaper: 6 steps to cut drug costsIndia has capped trade margins at 30% on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs. Experts call for standardised care,...28 Oct, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- Rs 1 lakh to Rs 30,000: Cancer immunotherapy gets cheaper, but will patients get the price benefit?Cheaper nivolumab biosimilars are expanding access to cancer immunotherapy in India, with one Mumbai oncologist reporting a more than 50% r...27 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- From mercury to gold? This San Francisco startup claims it can produce yellow metal at willSan Francisco-based startup Marathon Fusion claims to have converted mercury into stable gold using fusion-generated neutrons, at a rate 10...23 Oct, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- Hospitals overcharge patients upto 700% on medicines while India makes some of the world’s lowest priced drugs: Centre admits to SCGovt has told Supreme Court that hospitals overcharging patients for medicines and medical consumables is a malpractice. Its affidavit cite...23 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Alaska ferry fares covered just 31% of operating costs over 10 years, while the state put in $82.6 million a year to keep coastal communities connectedAlaska's ferry system serves as a lifeline for 28 isolated communities, offering the only reliable transportation year-round. Currently, ti...21 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- The burden of cancer drugs: Millions battle exorbitant prices as life-saving treatment slips out of reachFor millions of cancer patients, the cost of treatment can be as frightening as the diagnosis. From steep markups to patented drugs that re...18 Oct, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- Eyes now on Viksit, net zero later: Can India achieve high-income status by 2047 without compromising on climate promises?India aims to achieve a high-income economy status by 2047, requiring substantial economic growth and investment. However, ambitious climat...16 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- LIC reveals details of its 3 new plans: Check benefits of New Jeevan Dhara-II, Health Shield and New Cancer CoverLife Insurance Corporation of India is set to launch three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. These offerings, namely New Jeevan D...15 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- Protect patients and patents smartlyThe Kerala High Court has stressed the importance of making cancer medicines like ribociclib more affordable for patients. The Government o...15 Oct, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Zydus moves closer to US market for Keytruda biosimilar as FDA accepts applicationZydus Lifesciences has received acceptance for its application regarding the biosimilar of Keytruda, which is a major cancer drug. The USFD...14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- Roche calls for global healthcare overhaul to tackle disease burdenRoche highlights the urgent need for a transformation in global healthcare to effectively tackle chronic diseases. Jorg Rupp pointed out th...12 Oct, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
- Cancer drugs may get up to 70% cheaper as govt fixes trade margins on non-scheduled medicines at 30%The government is aiming to cap trade margins on anti-cancer medications at 30%. An expert committee has been tasked with compiling a repor...09 Oct, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
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