Congress MP Tagore urges PM Modi to address a 50% drug price hike affecting essential medications.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has raised concerns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's (NPPA) 50% price increase on eight essential drugs. He highlighted the financial strain on families relying on affordable medications for conditions like asthma and tuberculosis. Tagore requested a clearer explanation for the hike and proposed an independent review committee to evaluate its impact on patients and healthcare providers, emphasizing the need for transparency.

November 02, 2024
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