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Over 1,300 anti-cancer drugs to get cheaperIndia's National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is set to cap trade margins on anti-cancer drugs starting November 2026. The initiative a...- Cancer drug prices revised from today; patients may save Rs 3,540 crore annuallyThe government has revised the prices of 1,364 anti-cancer medicine formulations effective from November 9. This decision aims to limit tra...
- NPPA updates list of reduced MRP of 1,085 anti-cancer drugsThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority updated the maximum retail price for 1,085 anti-cancer medicines. This revision follows a pre...
- Wockhardt seeks 14-year data shield for India-made drugsMumbai-based Wockhardt has struck success in its innovative research on a range of antibiotic drugs, bridging a global pipeline gap for dif...
- Stop the price scam in our hospitalsA recent investigation in Maharashtra has shed light on concerning price hikes for medical supplies charged to patients. Items such as IV i...
- Cancer drug prices fell in 2019 too, but mark-ups of up to 700% are backThe government's latest cancer drug price cuts may offer patients some relief, but the impact could be short-lived. An analysis of medicine...
- American companies brace for a pivot as US midterm elections get underwayUS midterms: Corporate America is anticipating a potential shifts in Washington's power dynamics. Analysts predict that a strong Democratic...
- Stocks in news: ITC, Marico, SBI, Yatra Online, NSE, Container Corp and Sun PharmaIndian equity benchmarks experienced gains, with Nifty nearing the 23,500 resistance level and strong corporate earnings reported. ITC face...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- SC pulls up Centre over soaring medicine costsThe Supreme Court expressed concern over the government's role in allowing steep medicine prices to persist. Justices Vikram Nath and Sande...
- Stocks in news: Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, YES Bank, Raymond, BPCL, Coforge and Senco GoldIndian equity markets have faced a decline for four consecutive sessions, with the Nifty falling significantly. Various factors, including ...
- Mark Cuban says AI hack agents are like cockroaches, but can be controlledCuban, famous for his role on business reality show "Shark Tank" and his involvement in the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, ventured into health...
- Indian pharma: Unethical practices, marketing rules under lens; new review body set upThe review comes against the backdrop of the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), which was introduced in 2015 as a...
- 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...
- Sanofi healthcare receives CDSCO approval for Qftilia therapy for haemophilia patients in IndiaSanofi Healthcare has obtained authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for Qfitlia. This therapy is designed to ...
- Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
- As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors, regulators raise flagsThe growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is driving demand for dietary supplements in the US, as users seek to...
- Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
- 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...
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