Health & Environment
NPPA's Cancer Drug Margin Cap: A Step Towards Patient Affordability
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines to reduce treatment costs.
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Former National Health Authority CEO Indu Bhushan stated the success depends on savings reaching patients.
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The revised prices are set to take effect from November 9.