Indian government cuts prices of 41 medicines, including diabetes, heart, and liver drugs, following NPPA's decision.
The Indian government has cut prices of 41 commonly used medicines, including those for diabetes, heart, and liver ailments, following a decision at the 143rd meeting of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). Antacids, multivitamins, and antibiotics are among the medicines affected. The price reduction aims to keep essential medicines affordable, benefiting India's over 10 crore diabetes patients, who make up the highest number of cases worldwide.
May 16, 2024
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