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flag India's high court lets Natco sell cheap generic risdiplam, rejecting Roche's patent.

flag The Delhi High Court has dismissed Roche’s appeal, allowing Natco Pharma to sell a generic version of the rare disease drug risdiplam, used to treat spinal muscular atrophy. flag The ruling supports affordable access, with Natco’s version priced at ₹15,900 per bottle—down from Roche’s ₹6.2 lakh—potentially enabling broader treatment under India’s rare disease fund. flag The court rejected Roche’s patent claims, citing lack of substantial innovation and prioritizing public health. flag Roche has appealed, and the case may reach the Supreme Court.

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