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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...
Horoscope Today, November 9, 2026: Cancer Reviews Home Expenses, Leo Gains Through Communication, Virgo Plans SavingsToday focuses on domestic stability, active communication, and structured resource management. The Moon in Libra highlights home workspace ...
Cancer drug prices to fall by up to 96% from November 9; consumers set to save Rs 3,502 crore annuallyStarting November 9, consumers in India will benefit from significantly reduced prices on 137 anti-cancer drugs. The government has capped ...
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...
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...
India’s medicine sales grow in double digits for four straight quarters, led by chronic care drugsOver the past four quarters, India's medicine sales have increased significantly due to rising demand in chronic care segments. The growth ...
UC innovations make TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026: How a pancreatic cancer drug and smarter wheelchair are changing lives?From a pancreatic cancer drug that targets KRAS mutations to a smarter power wheelchair, University of California research is reaching beyo...
Sun Pharma Q2 profit takes a hit on exceptional itemsSun Pharmaceutical has seen a notable 36% drop in net profit, juxtaposed with an 11.8% rise in consolidated revenue. The uplift in revenue ...
Sun Pharma Q2 profit falls 36% as litigation costs hit earningsSun Pharma reported a 36% decline in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 1,989 crore due to exceptional litigation and acquisition-related costs. Reven...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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,...
Cipla sets sights on first-wave gains from rollout of Keytruda BiosimilarCipla has partnered with Qilu Pharmaceutical to commercialize a biosimilar of Keytruda, which is a major cancer treatment. The patent for t...
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...
Cipla Q2 net profit falls 35% to Rs 878 crore, revenue dips 2%Cipla reported a 35% year-on-year decline in second-quarter net profit to Rs 878 crore, with revenue and EBITDA also falling amid weaker No...
DRL says cap on trade margins a positive, posts 36% dip in Q2 PATIn the second quarter of FY2027, Dr. Reddy's Labs experienced a downturn in both revenue and profit. However, the company supports new trad...
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...